Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007
FairFlathead County, Montana · 10M W Kalispell · Structure no. L15627000+05001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Lake RD over Ashley Creek 007?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.