US Bridges

Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009

Fair

Granite County, Montana · 10M S Rock Creek Int · Structure no. L20002039+06001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesRock Creek RD
CrossesRanch Creek 009
Location10M S Rock Creek Int
RouteCounty Highway 20002
StateMontana
Coordinates46.58057, -113.67267
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009 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 Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009 carry?

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

How long is Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek RD over Ranch Creek 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.