US Bridges

Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001

Good

Liberty County, Montana · 14M E Whitlash · Structure no. L26238001+08001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001 is a concrete culvert carrying Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001 in Liberty County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesBlack Jack RD
CrossesSage Creek 001
Location14M E Whitlash
RouteCounty Highway 26238
StateMontana
Coordinates48.89006, -111.03369
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001 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 Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001 carry?

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

How long is Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Black Jack RD over Sage Creek 001?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.