US Bridges

S 200 over First Hay Creek

Fair

Richland County, Montana · 3M SW Fairview · Structure no. P00020059+05101

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 200 over First Hay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 200 over First Hay Creek in Richland County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,499 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,724 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS 200
CrossesFirst Hay Creek
Location3M SW Fairview
RouteState Highway 200
CountyRichland County
StateMontana
Coordinates47.80822, -104.0905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,499 (2023)
Projected traffic4,724 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S 200 over First Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 200 over First Hay Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S 200 over First Hay Creek carry?

About 4,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S 200 over First Hay Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S 200 over First Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.