US Bridges

S 484 over Bear Creek

Good

Powder River County, Montana · 30M SE Ashland · Structure no. S00484026+04351

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 484 over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying S 484 over Bear Creek in Powder River County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 484
CrossesBear Creek
Location30M SE Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 484
StateMontana
Coordinates45.21384, -106.18732
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 S 484 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 484 over Bear 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 S 484 over Bear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S 484 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns S 484 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.