US Bridges

Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005

Fair

Sheridan County, Montana · 1M N Daleview · Structure no. L46016000+01001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesDaleview Hills RD
CrossesBig Muddy Creek 005
Location1M N Daleview
RouteCounty Highway 46016
StateMontana
Coordinates48.92499, -104.93439
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed29.2 mi (47 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 Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005 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 Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005 carry?

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

How long is Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Daleview Hills RD over Big Muddy Creek 005?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.