County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 28M SE Malta · Structure no. L36244006+01001
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132 is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 110 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 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132 built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 244 over Beaver Creek 132?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.