US Bridges

Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044

Good

Lake County, Montana · 2M E ST Ignatius · Structure no. L24302008+05001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044 is a steel culvert carrying Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044 in Lake County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFoothill RD
CrossesMission Creek 044
Location2M E ST Ignatius
RouteCounty Highway 24406
StateMontana
Coordinates47.308, -114.03306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044 carry?

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

How long is Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Foothill RD over Mission Creek 044?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.