US Bridges

NFSR 330 over Copper Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · Copper Creek · Structure no. 011204000010967

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
1986 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 330 over Copper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 330 over Copper Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNFSR 330
CrossesCopper Creek
LocationCopper Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 330
StateMontana
Coordinates47.07237, -112.61197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (1986)
Projected traffic253 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 330 over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 330 over Copper 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 330 over Copper Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 330 over Copper Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 330 over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.