US Bridges

S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow

FairPosted for load

Powder River County, Montana · 4M SW Broadus · Structure no. S00391003+07001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS 391-MOORHEAD RD
CrossesDrainage Overflow
Location4M SW Broadus
RouteCounty Highway 391
StateMontana
Coordinates45.40755, -105.47133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2023)
Projected traffic78 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow 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 S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S 391-MOORHEAD RD over Drainage Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.