US Bridges

Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017

Good

Powder River County, Montana · 2M E Powderville · Structure no. L38218000+06001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017 in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrewer RD
CrossesTimber Creek 017
Location2M E Powderville
RouteCounty Highway 38031
StateMontana
Coordinates45.74914, -105.07946
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017 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 Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017 carry?

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

How long is Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer RD over Timber Creek 017?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.