Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023
FairStillwater County, Montana · 7M E Reed Point · Structure no. L48244008+04001
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023 is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023 in Stillwater County, Montana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023 built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 10 over Coulee Creek 023?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.