US Bridges

Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001

Fair

Granite County, Montana · 2M S Drummond · Structure no. L20007001+00001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001 in Granite County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMullan RD E
CrossesFlint Creek 001
Location2M S Drummond
RouteCounty Highway 20006
StateMontana
Coordinates46.62874, -113.15124
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001 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 Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mullan RD E over Flint Creek 001?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.