US Bridges

Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020

Good

Powder River County, Montana · 12M NE Coalwood · Structure no. L38212012+03001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020 in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCross S RD
CrossesMizpah Creek 020
Location12M NE Coalwood
RouteCounty Highway 38027
StateMontana
Coordinates45.76925, -105.40542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Cross S RD over Mizpah Creek 020?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.