US-12 over Whetstone Creek
GoodMeagher County, Montana · 5M E Checkerboard · Structure no. P00014067+09901
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 347
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-12 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over Whetstone 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 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-12 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-12 over Whetstone 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-12 over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-12 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US-12 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.