US Bridges

Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 4M NW Wolf Creek · Structure no. L25220000+02001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLittle Wolf CR RD
CrossesWolf Creek 112
Location4M NW Wolf Creek
RouteCounty Highway 25220
StateMontana
Coordinates47.03043, -112.13333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112 carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 112?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.