US Bridges

Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 10M SE Colstrip · Structure no. L44300002+02001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRosebud Creek RD
CrossesRosebud Creek 048
Location10M SE Colstrip
RouteCounty Highway 44300
StateMontana
Coordinates45.78472, -106.54089
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048 carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rosebud Creek RD over Rosebud Creek 048?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.