US Bridges

Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 6M NW Park City · Structure no. L48109004+03001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009 in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesValley Creek RD
CrossesValley Creek 009
Location6M NW Park City
RouteCounty Highway 48012
StateMontana
Coordinates45.71646, -109.0045
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed41 mi (66 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009 carry?

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

How long is Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Creek RD over Valley Creek 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.