US Bridges

S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow

Fair

Rosebud County, Montana · 7M SW Rosebud · Structure no. S00447005+01041

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow in Rosebud County, Montana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesS 447
CrossesRosebud Creek Overflow
Location7M SW Rosebud
RouteCounty Highway 44300
StateMontana
Coordinates46.19709, -106.49152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow 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 S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 447 over Rosebud Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.