US Bridges

Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030

Good

Stillwater County, Montana · 3M S Absarokee · Structure no. L48148000+01001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030 in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRosebud Cemetery R
CrossesButcher Creek 030
Location3M S Absarokee
RouteCounty Highway 48271
StateMontana
Coordinates45.48061, -109.44831
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030 carry?

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

How long is Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rosebud Cemetery R over Butcher Creek 030?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.