US Bridges

Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024

Fair

Jefferson County, Montana · Whitehall-Yellowstone Trl · Structure no. M22121000+00101

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024 in Jefferson 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYellowstone Trail
CrossesWhitetail Creek 024
LocationWhitehall-Yellowstone Trl
RouteCity Street 22121
StateMontana
Coordinates45.87421, -112.09238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024 built?

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

What condition is Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024 carry?

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

How long is Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Yellowstone Trail over Whitetail Creek 024?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.