Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004
FairWheatland County, Montana · 7M S Two DOT · Structure no. L54001009+05001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004 is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004 in Wheatland County, Montana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
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 and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Big Elk RD over Big Elk Creek 004?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.