Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031
FairRosebud County, Montana · 9M NE Rosebud · Structure no. L44219001+00001
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031 built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031 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 Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Creek RD over Sand Creek 031?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.