US Bridges

S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016

Good

Sheridan County, Montana · 7M SE Redstone · Structure no. L46425000+05001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS Archer RD
CrossesBig Muddy Creek 016
Location7M SE Redstone
RouteCounty Highway 46425
StateMontana
Coordinates48.78582, -104.8094
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016 carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 016?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.