US Bridges

Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 8M NE Rosebud · Structure no. L44201004+07001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesCartersville RD
CrossesSand Creek 042
Location8M NE Rosebud
RouteCounty Highway 44201
StateMontana
Coordinates46.29883, -106.37575
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic147 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042 carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cartersville RD over Sand Creek 042?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.