US Bridges

E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021

Fair

Sheridan County, Montana · E Redstone · Structure no. L46006000+05001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 5 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesE Redstone RD
CrossesBig Muddy Creek 021
LocationE Redstone
RouteCounty Highway 46006
StateMontana
Coordinates48.82177, -104.935
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed18 mi (29 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 E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021 carry?

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

How long is E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Redstone RD over Big Muddy Creek 021?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.