US Bridges

Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 14M W Kalispell · Structure no. L15649002+02001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172 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 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTruman CR RD
CrossesTruman Creek 172
Location14M W Kalispell
RouteCounty Highway 15649
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.06918, -114.43464
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172 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 Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172 carry?

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

How long is Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172?

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 Truman CR RD over Truman Creek 172?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.