US Bridges

County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084

Fair

Richland County, Montana · 16M N Richey · Structure no. L42002002+05001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 002
CrossesEast Redwater Creek 084
Location16M N Richey
RouteCounty Highway 42002
CountyRichland County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.86866, -105.06429
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084 carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 002 over East Redwater Creek 084?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.