US Bridges

County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038

Fair

Hill County, Montana · 26M N Havre · Structure no. L21288004+06001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038 is a steel culvert carrying County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038 in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 332
CrossesLodge Creek 038
Location26M N Havre
RouteCounty Highway 21332
CountyHill County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.90932, -109.63252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed21.1 mi (34 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 County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038 carry?

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

How long is County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County RD 332 over Lodge Creek 038?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.