US Bridges

RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057

Good

Roosevelt County, Montana · 9 M N Bainville · Structure no. 000000202304268

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057 is a steel culvert carrying RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057 in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRD 2051
CrossesEast Shotgun Creek 057
Location9 M N Bainville
RouteCounty Highway 43334
StateMontana
Coordinates48.25899, -104.24926
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057 carry?

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

How long is RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns RD 2051 over East Shotgun Creek 057?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.