US Bridges

Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075

Fair

Ravalli County, Montana · 6M S Hamilton · Structure no. L41600005+01001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075 is a steel culvert carrying Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075 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 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Darby RD
CrossesSleeping Child Creek 075
Location6M S Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 41600
StateMontana
Coordinates46.161, -114.15872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075 built?

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

What condition is Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Old Darby RD over Sleeping Child Creek 075?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.