Old US 10 over Work Creek 041
PoorPosted for loadSweet Grass County, Montana · 4M W Reed Point · Structure no. L49125016+04001
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 10 over Work Creek 041 is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 10 over Work Creek 041 in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 10 over Work Creek 041 built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Old US 10 over Work Creek 041 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 10 over Work Creek 041 carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 10 over Work Creek 041?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 10 over Work Creek 041?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.