US Bridges

Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Montana · 21M SW Plentywood · Structure no. L46402014+03001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesThree Corners RD
CrossesWolf Creek 061
Location21M SW Plentywood
RouteCounty Highway 46402
StateMontana
Coordinates48.58431, -104.75339
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Three Corners RD over Wolf Creek 061?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.