IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Montana · 20M SW Malta · Structure no. P00061136+07611
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR - US 191 over Wild Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.