US Bridges

S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · 11M N Libby · Structure no. S00567007+04011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesS 567-PIPE CR RD
CrossesPipe Creek
Location11M N Libby
RouteState Highway 567
StateMontana
Coordinates48.48899, -115.52297
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.