US Bridges

Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M S Wolf Creek · Structure no. L25233000+03001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesLyons Creek RD
CrossesLyons Creek 157
Location5M S Wolf Creek
RouteCounty Highway 25792
StateMontana
Coordinates46.93821, -112.12597
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Lyons Creek RD over Lyons Creek 157?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.