US Bridges

Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · 20M N Brockton · Structure no. L43380010+07001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017 in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIrrcounty Road 380
CrossesSmoke Creek 017
Location20M N Brockton
RouteCounty Highway 43204
StateMontana
Coordinates48.42669, -104.92648
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017 carry?

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

How long is Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Irrcounty Road 380 over Smoke Creek 017?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.