US Bridges

Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · Little NF Big Creek · Structure no. 011401000000209

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 74.6 mi (120 km).

CarriesBig Creek Road
CrossesLittle NF Big Creek
LocationLittle NF Big Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 336
StateMontana
Coordinates48.75203, -115.37236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed74.6 mi (120 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek Road over Little NF Big Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.