Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River
FairMusselshell County, Montana · 7M SW Roundup · Structure no. S00381000+04001
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 247
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River in Musselshell County, Montana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River 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 Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River carry?
About 247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Goulding Creek RD over Musselshell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.