US Bridges

Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 1M N Billings · Structure no. 000000202108037

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAlkali Creek Road
CrossesAlkali Creek
Location1M N Billings
RouteCounty Highway 56726
StateMontana
Coordinates45.81944, -108.52699
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2023)
Projected traffic515 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Alkali Creek Road over Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.