US Bridges

US 2 over Clover Creek

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · 5M E Culbertson · Structure no. P00001648+03291

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,144
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Clover Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over Clover Creek in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,144 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesClover Creek
Location5M E Culbertson
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.14996, -104.43808
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,144 (2023)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 US 2 over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Clover 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Clover Creek carry?

About 1,144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Clover Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.