US Bridges

US 2 over Exeter Creek

Good

Phillips County, Montana · 4M W Malta · Structure no. P00001467+06721

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Exeter Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 2 over Exeter Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesExeter Creek
Location4M W Malta
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.36864, -107.96161
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2023)
Projected traffic1,548 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Exeter Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Exeter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Exeter Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Exeter Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 2 over Exeter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.