US Bridges

S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek

Good

Sanders County, Montana · 35M SW Marion · Structure no. S00556028+01001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek in Sanders County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS 556-THOMPSON R R
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location35M SW Marion
RouteCounty Highway 556
StateMontana
Coordinates47.87225, -114.99794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2023)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns S 556-THOMPSON R R over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.