US Bridges

2380 NF Obrien over Obrien Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · 0.94 MI from JCT W/752 · Structure no. 011404000015524

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2380 NF Obrien over Obrien Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2380 NF Obrien over Obrien Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 33 ft (10 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries2380 NF Obrien
CrossesObrien Creek
Location0.94 MI from JCT W/752
RouteFederal Lands Road 2380
StateMontana
Coordinates48.5716, -115.856
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 closed620.7 mi (999 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 2380 NF Obrien over Obrien Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2380 NF Obrien over Obrien 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 2380 NF Obrien over Obrien Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 2380 NF Obrien over Obrien Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 2380 NF Obrien over Obrien Creek?

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