Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171
GoodFlathead County, Montana · 13M W Kalispell · Structure no. L15626007+00001
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Meadow RD over Mount Creek 171?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.