IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks Creek
FairMissoula County, Montana · 26 KM East of Arlee · Structure no. 00000000000P840
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks Creek in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1015 over Hicks Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.