US Bridges

Greenhouse RD over Dempsey Creek

Good

Powell County, Montana · 5M S Deer Lodge · Structure no. 000000202008010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenhouse RD over Dempsey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greenhouse RD over Dempsey Creek in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreenhouse RD
CrossesDempsey Creek
Location5M S Deer Lodge
RouteCounty Highway 39009
StateMontana
Coordinates46.31153, -112.74959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Greenhouse RD over Dempsey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenhouse RD over Dempsey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Greenhouse RD over Dempsey Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenhouse RD over Dempsey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Greenhouse RD over Dempsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.