US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek
FairWheatland County, Montana · 5M W Two DOT · Structure no. P00014082+02891
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 508
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek in Wheatland County, Montana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 92 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek carry?
About 508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Daisy Dean Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.