US Bridges

S 327 over Drainage

Good

Roosevelt County, Montana · 14M SE Bainville · Structure no. S00327014+04331

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 327 over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying S 327 over Drainage in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesS 327
CrossesDrainage
Location14M SE Bainville
RouteCounty Highway 327
StateMontana
Coordinates48.00627, -104.05826
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 S 327 over Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 327 over Drainage 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S 327 over Drainage carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S 327 over Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns S 327 over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.