US Bridges

Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 1M NE Kalispell · Structure no. M15067000+00401

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,903
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,903 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,027 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring Creek DR
CrossesSpring Creek 095
Location1M NE Kalispell
RouteCity Street 15067
StateMontana
Coordinates48.23201, -114.26676
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,903 (2023)
Projected traffic2,027 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095 carry?

About 1,903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek DR over Spring Creek 095?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.