Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079
GoodPowell County, Montana · 8M NW Deer Lodge · Structure no. L39006008+01001
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079 built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Creek Lake RD over Rock Creek 079?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.