Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023
GoodLewis and Clark County, Montana · 8M SW Augusta · Structure no. L25444004+00001
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek 023?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.