US Bridges

Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062

Fair

Park County, Montana · 9M SW Emigrant · Structure no. L34307003+01001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBig Creek RD - Nf-
CrossesBig Creek 062
Location9M SW Emigrant
RouteCounty Highway 34307
StateMontana
Coordinates45.30801, -110.88287
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
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 Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062 carry?

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

How long is Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek RD - Nf- over Big Creek 062?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.