US Bridges

Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003

Good

Park County, Montana · E Emigrant · Structure no. L34206000+02001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003 is a concrete culvert carrying Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003 in Park 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMurphy LN
CrossesIrrigation Canal 003
LocationE Emigrant
RouteState Highway 571
StateMontana
Coordinates45.36845, -110.73323
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2023)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003 built?

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

What condition is Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003 carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Murphy LN over Irrigation Canal 003?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.