US Bridges

Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019

FairPosted for load

Treasure County, Montana · 10M SE Bighorn · Structure no. L52059010+07001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019 in Treasure County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTullock RD
CrossesWest Burnt Creek 019
Location10M SE Bighorn
RouteCounty Highway 52004
StateMontana
Coordinates46.0372, -107.34799
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019 carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Tullock RD over West Burnt Creek 019?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.