US Bridges

Mt 141 over Threemile Creek

Good

Powell County, Montana · 2 M N Avon · Structure no. 000000202208060

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt 141 over Threemile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mt 141 over Threemile Creek in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesMt 141
CrossesThreemile Creek
Location2 M N Avon
RouteState Highway 41
StateMontana
Coordinates46.61771, -112.61257
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2023)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mt 141 over Threemile Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt 141 over Threemile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mt 141 over Threemile Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt 141 over Threemile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mt 141 over Threemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.