US Bridges

Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009

Fair

Toole County, Montana · 2M S Galata · Structure no. L51008001+01001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009 is a steel culvert carrying Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009 in Toole 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBootlegger Trail
CrossesWillow Creek 009
Location2M S Galata
RouteCounty Highway 51008
CountyToole County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.44841, -111.34563
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009 built?

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

What condition is Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009 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 Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009 carry?

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

How long is Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Bootlegger Trail over Willow Creek 009?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.