US Bridges

Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005

Good

Sweet Grass County, Montana · 4M NW Greycliff · Structure no. L49125004+03001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld US 10
CrossesUpper Deer Creek 005
Location4M NW Greycliff
RouteState Highway 81014
StateMontana
Coordinates45.78424, -109.83774
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2023)
Projected traffic587 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005 carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 10 over Upper Deer Creek 005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.