US Bridges

S Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002

FairPosted for load

Golden Valley County, Montana · 12M W Shawmut · Structure no. L19200000+05001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002 in Golden Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesS Shawmut RD
CrossesFish Creek 002
Location12M W Shawmut
RouteCounty Highway 19200
StateMontana
Coordinates46.21238, -109.59182
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Shawmut RD over Fish Creek 002?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.