US 12 over Careless Creek
GoodGolden Valley County, Montana · 3M NE Ryegate · Structure no. P00014133+06461
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Careless Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Careless Creek in Golden Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Careless Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 12 over Careless Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does US 12 over Careless Creek carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Careless Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Careless Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.