US Bridges

Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148

Good

Lewis and Clark County, Montana · 10M S Lincoln · Structure no. L25500010+00001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesStemple Pass RD
CrossesPoorman Creek 148
Location10M S Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 25500
StateMontana
Coordinates46.87284, -112.54856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148 carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stemple Pass RD over Poorman Creek 148?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.