US Bridges

US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 15M N West Yellowstone · Structure no. P00050014+08001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 2,605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 191 FH 42
CrossesGrayling Creek
Location15M N West Yellowstone
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateMontana
Coordinates44.85543, -111.05757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,605 (2023)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek 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 US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek carry?

About 2,605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 191 FH 42 over Grayling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.