Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038
FairRavalli County, Montana · 7M SE Hamilton · Structure no. L41611000+02001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038 is a steel culvert carrying Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038 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 Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).
Who owns Lil Sleeping Child over Sleeping Child Creek 038?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.