US Bridges

Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse Creek

Good

Powder River County, Montana · 16 Miles NE of Broadus · Structure no. 000000202404011

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse Creek in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesPowderville RD E
CrossesNorth Fork Horse Creek
Location16 Miles NE of Broadus
RouteCounty Highway 38003
StateMontana
Coordinates45.6222, -105.2175
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Powderville RD E over North Fork Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.