US 191 over Assiniboine Creek
FairPhillips County, Montana · 6M NE Malta · Structure no. P00099006+00001
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Assiniboine Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Assiniboine Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 191 over Assiniboine Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Assiniboine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 191 over Assiniboine Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Assiniboine Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Assiniboine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.