US Bridges

10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025

Good

Teton County, Montana · 12M N Choteau · Structure no. L50024011+01001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries10th LN NW
CrossesMuddy Creek 025
Location12M N Choteau
RouteCounty Highway 50024
StateMontana
Coordinates47.98616, -112.19996
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 10th LN NW over Muddy Creek 025?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.