US Bridges

Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074

Fair

Phillips County, Montana · 20M NW Loring · Structure no. L36006042+08001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesTurner Cutacross R
CrossesWoody Island Coulee 074
Location20M NW Loring
RouteCounty Highway 36001
StateMontana
Coordinates48.87119, -108.14522
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Cutacross R over Woody Island Coulee 074?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.