US Bridges

US 212 over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Powder River County, Montana · 20M W Broadus · Structure no. P00037085+02701

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,197
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Pumpkin Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 212 over Pumpkin Creek in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,197 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,581 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location20M W Broadus
RouteU.S. Route 212
StateMontana
Coordinates45.53903, -105.81802
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,197 (2023)
Projected traffic2,581 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 212 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Pumpkin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 212 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 2,197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 212 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.