Hamilton Road over Smith Creek
FairPosted for loadPark County, Montana · 15M NE Wilsall · Structure no. L34991000+01001
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Road over Smith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Road over Smith Creek in Park County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Road over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamilton Road over Smith Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hamilton Road over Smith Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Road over Smith Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Road over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.