US Bridges

S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030

Fair

Powell County, Montana · 9M E Drummond · Structure no. L39019007+02001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS Mullan Trail RD
CrossesClark Fork River 030
Location9M E Drummond
RouteCounty Highway 39019
StateMontana
Coordinates46.59485, -113.0129
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030 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 S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030 carry?

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

How long is S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Mullan Trail RD over Clark Fork River 030?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.