US Bridges

US 12 over Flagstaff Creek

Fair

Meagher County, Montana · 2M E Checkerboard · Structure no. P00014066+00971

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Flagstaff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Flagstaff Creek in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesFlagstaff Creek
Location2M E Checkerboard
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.55415, -110.48533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2023)
Projected traffic364 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 12 over Flagstaff Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Flagstaff Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Flagstaff Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Flagstaff Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Flagstaff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.