Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001
GoodFlathead County, Montana · 5M SE Kalispell · Structure no. L15001004+06001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001 built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Valley RD over Ashley Creek 001?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.