US Bridges

S 327 over Little Muddy Creek

Good

Roosevelt County, Montana · 3M SE Bainville · Structure no. 000000202006661

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 327 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 327 over Little Muddy Creek in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS 327
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location3M SE Bainville
RouteState Highway 327
StateMontana
Coordinates48.11494, -104.16354
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2023)
Projected traffic282 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 327 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 327 over Little Muddy Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S 327 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is S 327 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S 327 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.