US Bridges

Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · Clarence CR · Structure no. 011403000000019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesGrave Creek Road
CrossesClarence CR
LocationClarence CR
RouteFederal Lands Road 114
StateMontana
Coordinates48.88886, -114.80091
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 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 closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Grave Creek Road over Clarence CR?

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