Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141
FairLincoln County, Montana · 7M S Trego · Structure no. L27229000+04001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141 carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Creek RD over Fortine Creek 141?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.