US Bridges

Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 8M N Vananda · Structure no. L44108008+02001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesBig Porcupine RD
CrossesBig Porcupine Creek 011
Location8M N Vananda
RouteCounty Highway 44108
StateMontana
Coordinates46.49158, -107.00103
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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011 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 Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011 carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Big Porcupine RD over Big Porcupine Creek 011?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.