Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007
GoodPetroleum County, Montana · 6M N Winnett · Structure no. L35101006+03001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007 in Petroleum County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dovetail Valentine over Box Elder Creek 007?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.