US Bridges

Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010

Good

Granite County, Montana · 20M W Phillipsburg · Structure no. L20002014+03001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUpper Rock CR RD
CrossesRock Creek 010
Location20M W Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 20002
StateMontana
Coordinates46.35706, -113.62673
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic645 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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 Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010 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 Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010 carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Rock CR RD over Rock Creek 010?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.