Forest Road over Red Butte Creek
GoodMissoula County, Montana · Red Butte Creek · Structure no. 011001000003049
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over Red Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Forest Road over Red Butte Creek in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Red Butte Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Red Butte 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Red Butte Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Forest Road over Red Butte Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Red Butte Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.