US Bridges

Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 4M S Elliston · Structure no. L39010001+00001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph CR RD
CrossesTelegraph Creek 061
Location4M S Elliston
RouteCounty Highway 39007
CountyPowell County
StateMontana
Coordinates46.50781, -112.37872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph CR RD over Telegraph Creek 061?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.