US Bridges

Farrel ST over Half Breed Creek

Good

Musselshell County, Montana · Klein · Structure no. 000000202203798

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrel ST over Half Breed Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Farrel ST over Half Breed Creek in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesFarrel ST
CrossesHalf Breed Creek
LocationKlein
RouteCounty Highway 33140
StateMontana
Coordinates46.4003, -108.5483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed—
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 Farrel ST over Half Breed Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrel ST over Half Breed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Farrel ST over Half Breed Creek carry?

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

How long is Farrel ST over Half Breed Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farrel ST over Half Breed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.