473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek
FairLincoln County, Montana · West Fork Keeler Creek · Structure no. 011404000000166
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is 473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek 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 473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is 473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 473 Keeler/Rattle over West Fork Keeler Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.