US Bridges

Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097

Fair

Lake County, Montana · 4M N Ronan · Structure no. L24009003+08001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld US HWY 93
CrossesMud Creek 097
Location4M N Ronan
RouteCounty Highway 24239
StateMontana
Coordinates47.58063, -114.11447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097 carry?

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

How long is Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old US HWY 93 over Mud Creek 097?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.