US Bridges

9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115

Good

Teton County, Montana · 4M W Power · Structure no. L50003003+00001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries9th LN NE
CrossesMuddy Creek 115
Location4M W Power
RouteCounty Highway 50003
StateMontana
Coordinates47.72012, -111.78502
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115 carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 9th LN NE over Muddy Creek 115?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.