Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008
FairMineral County, Montana · N Saltese · Structure no. L31110000+03001
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008 in Mineral County, Montana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Packer Creek RD over Packer Creek 008?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.