US Bridges

Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Phillips County, Montana · S Saco · Structure no. 000000202203920

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesLarb Creek RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationS Saco
RouteCounty Highway 36206
StateMontana
Coordinates48.44956, -107.34508
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek 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 Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Larb Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.