Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Montana · 3 M S Montana City · Structure no. 000000202308066
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sleepy Hollow LN over Prickly Pear Creek?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).