Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048
PoorPosted for loadValley County, Montana · 26M N Hinsdale · Structure no. L53032001+07001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cache Creek RD over Little Snake Creek 048?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.