US Bridges

8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015

Fair

Teton County, Montana · N Collins · Structure no. L50088004+05001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015 is a steel culvert carrying 8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries8th LN NE
CrossesMuddy Creek 015
LocationN Collins
RouteCounty Highway 50088
StateMontana
Coordinates47.93447, -111.81122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2023)
Projected traffic93 by 2043
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 8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015 carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns 8th LN NE over Muddy Creek 015?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.