Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133
FairLincoln County, Montana · E Fortine · Structure no. L27325000+01001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,226
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133 in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133 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 Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133 carry?
About 1,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Creek RD over Fortine Creek 133?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.