US Bridges

Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029

Good

Park County, Montana · 9M E Clyde Park · Structure no. L34019001+06001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029 in Park 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRock Creek RD N
CrossesRock Creek 029
Location9M E Clyde Park
RouteCounty Highway 34019
StateMontana
Coordinates45.90334, -110.43328
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029 built?

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

What condition is Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029 carry?

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

How long is Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek RD N over Rock Creek 029?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.