US Bridges

Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013

Good

Granite County, Montana · 10M W Porters Corner · Structure no. L20001016+09001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesMt 38-SKALKAHO RD
CrossesRock Creek 013
Location10M W Porters Corner
RouteState Highway 38
StateMontana
Coordinates46.22402, -113.52202
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2023)
Projected traffic292 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013 carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt 38-SKALKAHO RD over Rock Creek 013?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.