Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 17M S Dodson · Structure no. L36201015+09001
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 100 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023 built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Stage RD over Wild Horse Creek 023?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.