Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006
GoodSanders County, Montana · 3M SW Thompson Falls · Structure no. L45074000+01001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wilkes Creek Road over Prospect Creek 006?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.