Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005
PoorClosed to trafficPark County, Montana · 1M N Wilsall · Structure no. L34049000+04001
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005 is a steel truss - thru carrying Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005 built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Potter Creek RD over Potter Creek 005?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.