S 243 over Stinky Creek
FairPhillips County, Montana · 9M NW Saco · Structure no. S00243012+02001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 243 over Stinky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 243 over Stinky Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 243 over Stinky Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 243 over Stinky 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S 243 over Stinky Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S 243 over Stinky Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S 243 over Stinky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.