US Bridges

2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 0.2 MI S of MT141 · Structure no. 000000000L59191

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying 2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries2864: Braziel Cr.
CrossesNevada Creek
Location0.2 MI S of MT141
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyPowell County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.80268, -112.81799
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 2864: Braziel Cr. over Nevada Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.