US Bridges

Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039

Fair

Park County, Montana · 30M S Springdale · Structure no. L34210000+03001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMain Boulder RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek 039
Location30M S Springdale
RouteCounty Highway 34210
StateMontana
Coordinates45.34127, -110.23207
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039 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 Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039 carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Main Boulder RD over Four Mile Creek 039?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.