Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 47M S Malta · Structure no. L36229005+05001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Regina RD over Telegraph Creek 040?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.