RD 615 over Pipe Creek
PoorLincoln County, Montana · Barron Blue · Structure no. 011405000000111
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
RD 615 over Pipe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 615 over Pipe Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 615 over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 615 over Pipe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RD 615 over Pipe Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is RD 615 over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns RD 615 over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).