Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 24M S Dodson · Structure no. L36208003+08001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 3 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 73 ft (22.2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026 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 Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Hog Ranch RD over Big Warm Creek 026?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.