Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03
FairPowell County, Montana · 5M N Deer Lodge · Structure no. L39018007+04001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03 carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Creek Cattle over Clark Fork River 03?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.