US Bridges

IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf Creek

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · 2M E Wolf Point · Structure no. P00025050+03391

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf Creek in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - S 13
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
Location2M E Wolf Point
RouteState Highway 13
StateMontana
Coordinates48.09958, -105.59479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2023)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf 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 IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - S 13 over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.