US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Montana · 5.3M NE Sheridan · Structure no. 000000000007086

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.3M NE Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 29034
StateMontana
Coordinates45.4992, -112.13244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Indian 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.