US Bridges

Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 5M NE Bean Lake · Structure no. L25301007+02001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017 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 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFlat Creek RD
CrossesFlat Creek 017
Location5M NE Bean Lake
RouteCounty Highway 25301
StateMontana
Coordinates47.33588, -112.36356
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017 built?

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

What condition is Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017 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 Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017 carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek 017?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.