US Bridges

Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047

Good

Powell County, Montana · Garrison · Structure no. L39040000+06001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSawmill RD
CrossesRock Creek 047
LocationGarrison
RouteCounty Highway 39025
StateMontana
Coordinates46.5196, -112.81932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047 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 Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047 carry?

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

How long is Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill RD over Rock Creek 047?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.