Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003
FairMeagher County, Montana · 10M N Fort Logan · Structure no. L30019010+01001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003 carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smith River Road over Sheep Creek 003?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.