US Bridges

County Road 201 over Four Mile Creek 022

Fair

Richland County, Montana · 8M NW Fairview · Structure no. L42201003+09001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 201 over Four Mile Creek 022 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 201 over Four Mile Creek 022 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 201
CrossesFour Mile Creek 022
Location8M NW Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 42201
StateMontana
Coordinates47.91961, -104.13894
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 201 over Four Mile Creek 022 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 201 over Four Mile Creek 022 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 201 over Four Mile Creek 022 carry?

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

How long is County Road 201 over Four Mile Creek 022?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 201 over Four Mile Creek 022?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.