US Bridges

Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019

Fair

Mineral County, Montana · Haugan · Structure no. L31054000+01001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019 in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBig Creek RD
CrossesST Regis River 019
LocationHaugan
RouteFederal Lands Road 31054
StateMontana
Coordinates47.38419, -115.39974
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek RD over ST Regis River 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.