Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001
FairMeagher County, Montana · 4M NW White Sulphur Spr · Structure no. L30107003+01001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Creek RD over Smith River 001?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.