US Bridges

Ford Wc Access over Tepee Creek

Good

Flathead County, Montana · Ford Work Center · Structure no. 011007000013112

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Ford Wc Access over Tepee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ford Wc Access over Tepee Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Wc Access
CrossesTepee Creek
LocationFord Work Center
RouteFederal Lands Road 308
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.87631, -114.37736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
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 Ford Wc Access over Tepee Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Wc Access over Tepee 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ford Wc Access over Tepee Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Ford Wc Access over Tepee Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Wc Access over Tepee Creek?

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