NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek
GoodJudith Basin County, Montana · 15 Mi. SW of Stanford · Structure no. 011504000000066
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek in Judith Basin County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR #251 over Dry Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.