US Bridges

County Road 332 over Beef Slough 095

Good

Richland County, Montana · 3M S Savage · Structure no. L42332000+01001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 332 over Beef Slough 095 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Road 332 over Beef Slough 095 in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road 332
CrossesBeef Slough 095
Location3M S Savage
RouteCounty Highway 42332
StateMontana
Coordinates47.42164, -104.37161
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 protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 332 over Beef Slough 095 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 332 over Beef Slough 095 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 332 over Beef Slough 095 carry?

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

How long is County Road 332 over Beef Slough 095?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 332 over Beef Slough 095?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.