US Bridges

Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 7M NW Forsyth · Structure no. L44002001+00001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHammond Valley RD
CrossesGreasewood Creek 033
Location7M NW Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 44002
StateMontana
Coordinates46.29595, -106.80882
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2023)
Projected traffic150 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

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 Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033 carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond Valley RD over Greasewood Creek 033?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.