US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044

Fair

Park County, Montana · 5M E Emigrant · Structure no. L34204003+06001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesMill Creek 044
Location5M E Emigrant
RouteCounty Highway 34204
StateMontana
Coordinates45.37784, -110.63352
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2023)
Projected traffic264 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044 carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek 044?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.