US Bridges

Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015

Fair

Sanders County, Montana · 7M SE Dixon · Structure no. L45248000+01001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015 is a concrete slab carrying Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015 in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHewolf DR
CrossesValley Creek 015
Location7M SE Dixon
RouteCounty Highway 45307
StateMontana
Coordinates47.22145, -114.21661
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hewolf DR over Valley Creek 015?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.