US Bridges

Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057

Fair

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 2M N Craig · Structure no. L25003019+00001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCraig Frontage RD
CrossesStickney Creek 057
Location2M N Craig
RouteState Highway 81003
StateMontana
Coordinates47.10979, -111.94554
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057 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 Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057 carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Frontage RD over Stickney Creek 057?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.