US Bridges

US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · 2M NW Fortine · Structure no. P00005170+02421

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,277 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 93 FH 12
CrossesGrave Creek
Location2M NW Fortine
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateMontana
Coordinates48.79078, -114.93274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2023)
Projected traffic3,277 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek 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 US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 FH 12 over Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.