Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016
PoorPosted for loadPetroleum County, Montana · 16M S Winnett · Structure no. L35015002+08001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016 in Petroleum County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes LN over Flatwillow Creek 016?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.