US Bridges

S Barber RD over Fish Creek 022

Fair

Golden Valley County, Montana · 5M S Barber · Structure no. L19201020+00001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Barber RD over Fish Creek 022 is a steel culvert carrying S Barber RD over Fish Creek 022 in Golden Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 572 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesS Barber RD
CrossesFish Creek 022
Location5M S Barber
RouteCounty Highway 19201
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26108, -109.38197
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width572 ft (174.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
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 Barber RD over Fish Creek 022 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Barber RD over Fish Creek 022 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 Barber RD over Fish Creek 022 carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Barber RD over Fish Creek 022?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 572 ft wide.

Who owns S Barber RD over Fish Creek 022?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.