US Bridges

Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 5M SW Victor · Structure no. L41007004+00001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039 is a steel culvert carrying Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRed Crow RD
CrossesFred Burr Creek 039
Location5M SW Victor
RouteCounty Highway 41007
StateMontana
Coordinates46.36211, -114.19246
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039 carry?

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

How long is Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Red Crow RD over Fred Burr Creek 039?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.