US Bridges

US 12 over Haymaker Creek

Fair

Wheatland County, Montana · N Two DOT · Structure no. P00014088+01041

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Haymaker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 12 over Haymaker Creek in Wheatland County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesHaymaker Creek
LocationN Two DOT
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateMontana
Coordinates46.4335, -110.07029
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2023)
Projected traffic585 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 12 over Haymaker Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Haymaker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Haymaker Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Haymaker Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Haymaker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.