US Bridges

County Road 882 over Good Creek 079

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 7M SW Olney · Structure no. L15882000+02001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 882 over Good Creek 079 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Road 882 over Good Creek 079 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 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 882
CrossesGood Creek 079
Location7M SW Olney
RouteCounty Highway 15882
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.50263, -114.63938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 882 over Good Creek 079 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 882 over Good Creek 079 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 882 over Good Creek 079 carry?

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

How long is County Road 882 over Good Creek 079?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 882 over Good Creek 079?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.