Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Montana · 9M SW Eureka · Structure no. L27067000+04001
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140 built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Homestead DR over Pinkham Creek 140?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.