US Bridges

Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 9M S Alberton · Structure no. L32100010+00001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPetty Creek Road
CrossesPetty Creek 117
Location9M S Alberton
RouteCounty Highway 32100
StateMontana
Coordinates46.87336, -114.45081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117 carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Petty Creek Road over Petty Creek 117?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.