US Bridges

Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 145

GoodPosted for load

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 7M NW Wolf Creek · Structure no. L25220003+00001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 145 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 145 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLittle Wolf CR RD
CrossesWolf Creek 145
Location7M NW Wolf Creek
RouteCounty Highway 25220
StateMontana
Coordinates47.04291, -112.1827
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 145 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 145 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 145 carry?

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

How long is Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 145?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Little Wolf CR RD over Wolf Creek 145?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.