US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek

Good

Rosebud County, Montana · 2.9 KM NW of Birney · Structure no. 00000000000C728

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 4
CrossesBirney Creek
Location2.9 KM NW of Birney
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
StateMontana
Coordinates45.43432, -106.48501
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 4 over Birney Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.