S 13 over Lost Creek
FairMcCone County, Montana · 5M NE Circle · Structure no. P00025005+05751
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 13 over Lost Creek is a steel culvert carrying S 13 over Lost Creek in McCone County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 13 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 13 over Lost 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does S 13 over Lost Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is S 13 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).
Who owns S 13 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.