US Bridges

NFSR 233 over Willow Creek

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · Little Willow Creek · Structure no. 011501000000079

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 233 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 233 over Willow Creek in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNFSR 233
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationLittle Willow Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 233
StateMontana
Coordinates47.45791, -112.6942
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2002)
Projected traffic39 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 233 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 233 over Willow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 233 over Willow Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is NFSR 233 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 233 over Willow Creek?

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