Forest Road over Nicola Creek
GoodFlathead County, Montana · Upper Big Creek Area · Structure no. 011007000003033
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Nicola Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over Nicola Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Nicola Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Nicola 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Nicola Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Forest Road over Nicola Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Nicola Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.