Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074
FairLincoln County, Montana · 4M S Troy · Structure no. L27183004+06001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 074?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.