US Bridges

Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007

Good

Missoula County, Montana · 0.5M S Seeley Lake · Structure no. L32607000+03001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007 is a steel culvert carrying Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007 in Missoula County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhitetail DR
CrossesMorrell Creek 007
Location0.5M S Seeley Lake
RouteCounty Highway 32607
StateMontana
Coordinates47.16012, -113.46667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007 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 Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Whitetail DR over Morrell Creek 007?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.