US Bridges

S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071

Good

Park County, Montana · Livingston-Sacagawea Park · Structure no. M34074000+00101

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071 is a steel culvert carrying S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071 in Park County, Montana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Yellowstone ST
CrossesFleshman Creek 071
LocationLivingston-Sacagawea Park
RouteCity Street 34074
StateMontana
Coordinates45.65505, -110.55867
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071 carry?

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

How long is S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Yellowstone ST over Fleshman Creek 071?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.