Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032
FairPowell County, Montana · Gold Creek · Structure no. L39248000+02001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032 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 Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032 carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Gold Creek RD over Clark Fork River 032?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.