Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004
FairSweet Grass County, Montana · 6M NW Greycliff · Structure no. L49125002+05001
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 556
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004 carry?
About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 10 over Dry Creek 004?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.