Fields Gulch Road over Poorman Creek
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · Fields Gulch Road · Structure no. 011204000013096
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fields Gulch Road over Poorman Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fields Gulch Road over Poorman Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fields Gulch Road over Poorman Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fields Gulch Road over Poorman 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 Fields Gulch Road over Poorman Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Fields Gulch Road over Poorman Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fields Gulch Road over Poorman Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.