US Bridges

US 287 over Hot Springs Creek

Good

Madison County, Montana · Norris · Structure no. P00013065+02481

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Hot Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 287 over Hot Springs Creek in Madison County, Montana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesHot Springs Creek
LocationNorris
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateMontana
Coordinates45.56971, -111.69048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 US 287 over Hot Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Hot Springs 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Hot Springs Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Hot Springs Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 287 over Hot Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.