County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041
PoorRichland County, Montana · 35M NW Sidney · Structure no. L42001004+08001
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041 built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 001 over Hardscrabble Creek 041?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.