US Bridges

4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · 0.1 Mi. from JCT With 414 · Structure no. 011404000000149

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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Carries4554 Goat Cr. Rd.
CrossesS Fk Callahan CR
Location0.1 Mi. from JCT With 414
RouteFederal Lands Road 4554
CountyLincoln County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.41401, -116.04546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1994)
Projected traffic30 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 4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is 4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 4554 Goat Cr. Rd. over S Fk Callahan CR?

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