US Bridges

Kraft Creek RD over Glacier Creek

Fair

Missoula County, Montana · Kraft Ck RD at Glacier Ck · Structure no. 011001000029151

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Kraft Creek RD over Glacier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kraft Creek RD over Glacier Creek in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesKraft Creek RD
CrossesGlacier Creek
LocationKraft Ck RD at Glacier Ck
RouteFederal Lands Road 561
CountyMissoula County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.45749, -113.74013
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1992)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kraft Creek RD over Glacier Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kraft Creek RD over Glacier 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kraft Creek RD over Glacier Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Kraft Creek RD over Glacier Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kraft Creek RD over Glacier Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.