US Bridges

Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009

Good

Flathead County, Montana · 5M NE Big Fork · Structure no. L15659000+06001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWolf Creek DR
CrossesWolf Creek 009
Location5M NE Big Fork
RouteCounty Highway 15659
StateMontana
Coordinates48.08283, -113.98927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009 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 Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009 carry?

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

How long is Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek DR over Wolf Creek 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.