Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028
FairMeagher County, Montana · 7M SW White Sulphur Spr · Structure no. L30124001+02001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028 is a concrete tee beam carrying Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028 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 Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028 carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Birky RD over S Fork Smith River 028?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.