US Bridges

Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013

Good

Petroleum County, Montana · 8M S Winnett · Structure no. L35002003+06001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013 in Petroleum County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesKelly RD
CrossesFlatwillow Creek 013
Location8M S Winnett
RouteCounty Highway 35103
StateMontana
Coordinates46.89446, -108.34749
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013 carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly RD over Flatwillow Creek 013?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.