US Bridges

S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek

Good

Flathead County, Montana · 18M SW Marion · Structure no. S00556043+09761

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS 556-THOMPSON R R
CrossesMcgregor Creek
Location18M SW Marion
RouteCounty Highway 556
StateMontana
Coordinates48.02147, -114.99049
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S 556-THOMPSON R R over Mcgregor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.