Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126
FairPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 12M NE Saco · Structure no. L36011005+01001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126 is a steel truss - thru carrying Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126 in Phillips 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126 carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Milk River Road over Frenchman Creek 126?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.