US Bridges

Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017

Good

Prairie County, Montana · SW Mildred · Structure no. L40105024+08001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017 in Prairie 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 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesWhitney Creek RD
CrossesO`fallon Creek 017
LocationSW Mildred
RouteCounty Highway 40105
StateMontana
Coordinates46.67063, -104.96389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017 built?

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

What condition is Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017 carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Creek RD over O`fallon Creek 017?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.