US Bridges

Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005

Good

Rosebud County, Montana · 13M NE Ingomar · Structure no. L44105013+06001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesAcorn Flats RD
CrossesBig Porcupine CR 005
Location13M NE Ingomar
RouteCounty Highway 44105
StateMontana
Coordinates46.69222, -107.21083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005 built?

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

What condition is Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Acorn Flats RD over Big Porcupine CR 005?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.