US Bridges

County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040

Good

Richland County, Montana · 33M NW Sidney · Structure no. L42001003+01001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 001
CrossesE Hardscrabble Creek 040
Location33M NW Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 42001
CountyRichland County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.02679, -104.51698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040 carry?

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

How long is County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 001 over E Hardscrabble Creek 040?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.