US Bridges

Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 10M NW Glasgow · Structure no. L53509007+02001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBillingsley RD
CrossesVandalia South Canal 076
Location10M NW Glasgow
RouteCounty Highway 53406
StateMontana
Coordinates48.25914, -106.80219
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 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 Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076 carry?

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

How long is Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Billingsley RD over Vandalia South Canal 076?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.