US Bridges

County Road 321 over Charley Creek 015

Good

Richland County, Montana · 53M NW Sidney · Structure no. L42017008+01001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 321 over Charley Creek 015 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 321 over Charley Creek 015 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCounty Road 321
CrossesCharley Creek 015
Location53M NW Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 42017
StateMontana
Coordinates48.11365, -104.86078
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 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 closed18 mi (29 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 321 over Charley Creek 015 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 321 over Charley Creek 015 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 321 over Charley Creek 015 carry?

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

How long is County Road 321 over Charley Creek 015?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 321 over Charley Creek 015?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.