US Bridges

S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · 14M N Libby · Structure no. S00567011+08001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 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 culvert carrying S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 567-PIPE CR RD
CrossesPipe Creek
Location14M N Libby
RouteState Highway 567
StateMontana
Coordinates48.54172, -115.53728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 567-PIPE CR RD over Pipe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.