Stage RD over Big Warm Creek 027
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 24M S Dodson · Structure no. L36201023+03001
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stage RD over Big Warm Creek 027 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stage RD over Big Warm Creek 027 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stage RD over Big Warm Creek 027 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stage RD over Big Warm Creek 027 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 Big Warm Creek 027 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stage RD over Big Warm Creek 027?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Stage RD over Big Warm Creek 027?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.