US Bridges

Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 011405000001135

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2016 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe CR is a steel culvert carrying Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe CR in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesPipe CR RD
CrossesEf Pipe CR
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 68
StateMontana
Coordinates48.61653, -115.61882
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2016)
Projected traffic198 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe 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 Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe CR carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Pipe CR RD over Ef Pipe CR?

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