Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek
PoorGallatin County, Montana · Taylor Fork · Structure no. 011106000000001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Fork Road over Wapiti Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.