Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174
FairFlathead County, Montana · 17M W Kalispell · Structure no. L15626011+00001
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174 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 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174 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 Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Meadow RD over Upper Mount Creek 174?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.