US Bridges

S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 015

Fair

Sheridan County, Montana · 9M W Plentywood · Structure no. L46425003+05001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 015 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 015 in Sheridan County, Montana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS Archer RD
CrossesBig Muddy Creek 015
Location9M W Plentywood
RouteCounty Highway 46425
StateMontana
Coordinates48.77813, -104.75297
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 015 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 015 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 015 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 015?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Archer RD over Big Muddy Creek 015?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.