Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011
FairPowder River County, Montana · 20M S Broadus · Structure no. L38402000+09001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011 in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011 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 Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Belle Creek RD over Little Powder River 011?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.