US Bridges

US 12 over Stockpass-Drainage

Good

Musselshell County, Montana · 3M NE Musselshell · Structure no. P00014195+06001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Stockpass-Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US 12 over Stockpass-Drainage in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesStockpass-Drainage
Location3M NE Musselshell
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.55836, -108.03721
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic378 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 12 over Stockpass-Drainage built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Stockpass-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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Stockpass-Drainage carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Stockpass-Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US 12 over Stockpass-Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.