US Bridges

Forest Road over Hallowat Creek

Good

Flathead County, Montana · Hallowat Creek Road · Structure no. 011007000001111

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Hallowat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Hallowat Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesForest Road
CrossesHallowat Creek
LocationHallowat Creek Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 5207
StateMontana
Coordinates48.60996, -114.38207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1993)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Hallowat Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Hallowat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Hallowat Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Forest Road over Hallowat Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Hallowat Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.