Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027
GoodLincoln County, Montana · 6M NW Libby · Structure no. L27148002+08001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027 carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bobtail Cutoff RD over Pipe Creek 027?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.