US Bridges

No Data Entered over Sheep Creek

Good

Meagher County, Montana · Deadman 1 · Structure no. 011507000000042

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No Data Entered over Sheep Creek in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesSheep Creek
LocationDeadman 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 837
StateMontana
Coordinates46.78303, -110.69598
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Sheep 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Sheep Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.