US Bridges

Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00

Good

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 6M SE Melville · Structure no. L49007009+08001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOtter Creek RD
CrossesSweet Grass Creek 00
Location6M SE Melville
RouteCounty Highway 49007
StateMontana
Coordinates46.0617, -109.85405
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00 carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Creek RD over Sweet Grass Creek 00?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.