US Bridges

Mt 200 over Dog Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Montana · 4M E Mosby · Structure no. P00057162+00001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt 200 over Dog Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mt 200 over Dog Creek in Garfield County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMt 200
CrossesDog Creek
Location4M E Mosby
RouteState Highway 200
StateMontana
Coordinates46.99438, -107.81941
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2023)
Projected traffic507 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Mt 200 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt 200 over Dog 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mt 200 over Dog Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mt 200 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mt 200 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.