US Bridges

Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078

Good

Sheridan County, Montana · 20M E Plentywood · Structure no. L46283001+08001

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

About this bridge

Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078 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 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLake Creek RD
CrossesLake Creek 078
Location20M E Plentywood
RouteCounty Highway 46245
StateMontana
Coordinates48.76595, -104.18244
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078 built?

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

What condition is Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078 carry?

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

How long is Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Creek RD over Lake Creek 078?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.