US Bridges

Ragged Point RD over Drainage

Good

Musselshell County, Montana · 6 M N US 12 · Structure no. 000000000007051

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragged Point RD over Drainage is a concrete tee beam carrying Ragged Point RD over Drainage in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRagged Point RD
CrossesDrainage
Location6 M N US 12
RouteCounty Highway 33008
StateMontana
Coordinates46.64801, -108.00817
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2023)
Projected traffic38 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 Ragged Point RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragged Point RD over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ragged Point RD over Drainage carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ragged Point RD over Drainage?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ragged Point RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.