US Bridges

Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064

Poor

Rosebud County, Montana · 7M E Rosebud · Structure no. L44303007+07001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064 in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 10
CrossesSweeney Creek 064
Location7M E Rosebud
RouteState Highway 44303
StateMontana
Coordinates46.26563, -106.32606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064 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 Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064 carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 10 over Sweeney Creek 064?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.