Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002
PoorPosted for loadRosebud County, Montana · 20M NW Sumatra · Structure no. L44109007+09001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Wendel Kincheloe R over Rattlesnake Creek 002?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.