US Bridges

Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130

Good

Teton County, Montana · 6M SW Choteau · Structure no. L50206005+02001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130 is a steel culvert carrying Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130 in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesBellview RD
CrossesSeven Mile Coulee 130
Location6M SW Choteau
RouteCounty Highway 50206
StateMontana
Coordinates47.78121, -112.29671
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating103 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed47.8 mi (77 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 Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130 carry?

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

How long is Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bellview RD over Seven Mile Coulee 130?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.