US Bridges

4-H RD over Musselshell River 008

FairPosted for load

Musselshell County, Montana · SE Roundup · Structure no. L33006015+07001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4-H RD over Musselshell River 008 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4-H RD over Musselshell River 008 in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries4-H RD
CrossesMusselshell River 008
LocationSE Roundup
RouteCounty Highway 33102
StateMontana
Coordinates46.43936, -108.53157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic222 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$374,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4-H RD over Musselshell River 008 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4-H RD over Musselshell River 008 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 4-H RD over Musselshell River 008 carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 4-H RD over Musselshell River 008?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 4-H RD over Musselshell River 008?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.