US Bridges

S 220 over Muddy Creek

Good

Teton County, Montana · 12M N Choteau · Structure no. S00220011+07031

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 220 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 220 over Muddy Creek in Teton County, Montana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesS 220
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location12M N Choteau
RouteState Highway 220
StateMontana
Coordinates47.97964, -112.15661
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S 220 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 220 over Muddy Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 220 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 220 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 220 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.