Howie RD over Big Timber Creek
FairSweet Grass County, Montana · 1M NE Big Timber · Structure no. S00478000+02001
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howie RD over Big Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Howie RD over Big Timber Creek in Sweet Grass County, Montana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Howie RD over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howie RD over Big Timber Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Howie RD over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Howie RD over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Howie RD over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.