US Bridges

S 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

McCone County, Montana · 1M W Circle · Structure no. S00252001+05001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse Creek in McCone County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesS 252-HORSE CR RD
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1M W Circle
RouteState Highway 252
CountyMcCone County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.42527, -105.61685
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2023)
Projected traffic208 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse 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 S 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S 252-HORSE CR RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.