US Bridges

US 2 over Buggy Creek

Good

Valley County, Montana · 12 M Northwest Glasgow · Structure no. 000000202405113

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Buggy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 2 over Buggy Creek in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesBuggy Creek
Location12 M Northwest Glasgow
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateMontana
Coordinates48.36119, -106.77772
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2023)
Projected traffic1,269 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 2 over Buggy Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Buggy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Buggy Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Buggy Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Buggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.