US Bridges

County Road 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076

Fair

Richland County, Montana · 39M NW Sidney · Structure no. L42022006+02001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 022
CrossesHardscrabble Creek 076
Location39M NW Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 42022
CountyRichland County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.10692, -104.5973
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076 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 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076 carry?

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

How long is County Road 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 022 over Hardscrabble Creek 076?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.