US Bridges

County Road 002 over N Fk Lisk Creek 034

Fair

Richland County, Montana · 7M N Richey · Structure no. L42002011+05001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 002 over N Fk Lisk Creek 034 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 002 over N Fk Lisk Creek 034 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 002
CrossesN Fk Lisk Creek 034
Location7M N Richey
RouteCounty Highway 42002
CountyRichland County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.75128, -105.06387
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 N Fk Lisk Creek 034 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 002 over N Fk Lisk Creek 034 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 N Fk Lisk Creek 034 carry?

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

How long is County Road 002 over N Fk Lisk Creek 034?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 002 over N Fk Lisk Creek 034?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.