US 191 over Whitewater Creek
FairPhillips County, Montana · 8M N Loring · Structure no. P00099047+00001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 102 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Whitewater Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Whitewater Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 191 over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Whitewater 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 Whitewater Creek carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.