Lake Creek RD over Keeler Creek 087
FairLincoln County, Montana · 10M S Troy · Structure no. L27186002+00001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Creek RD over Keeler Creek 087 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Creek RD over Keeler Creek 087 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 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 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 Keeler Creek 087 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Creek RD over Keeler Creek 087 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 Keeler Creek 087 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lake Creek RD over Keeler Creek 087?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Creek RD over Keeler Creek 087?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.