US Bridges

Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 1M SE Creston · Structure no. L15113000+01001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesObryan LN
CrossesMill Creek 012
Location1M SE Creston
RouteCounty Highway 15113
StateMontana
Coordinates48.17491, -114.13256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Obryan LN over Mill Creek 012?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.