US Bridges

Red Crow RD over South Bear Creek 111

Good

Ravalli County, Montana · 3M SW Victor · Structure no. L41007005+08001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Crow RD over South Bear Creek 111 is a steel culvert carrying Red Crow RD over South Bear Creek 111 in Ravalli County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRed Crow RD
CrossesSouth Bear Creek 111
Location3M SW Victor
RouteCounty Highway 41007
StateMontana
Coordinates46.385, -114.19744
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Crow RD over South Bear Creek 111 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Crow RD over South Bear Creek 111 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 South Bear Creek 111 carry?

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

How long is Red Crow RD over South Bear Creek 111?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Red Crow RD over South Bear Creek 111?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.