US Bridges

Springhill RD over Churn Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · 4M NW Bozeman · Structure no. S00411001+02281

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill RD over Churn Creek is a concrete slab carrying Springhill RD over Churn Creek in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,562 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSpringhill RD
CrossesChurn Creek
Location4M NW Bozeman
RouteState Highway 1219
StateMontana
Coordinates45.73649, -111.06658
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,107 (2023)
Projected traffic9,562 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Springhill RD over Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill RD over Churn 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Springhill RD over Churn Creek carry?

About 9,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springhill RD over Churn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill RD over Churn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.