US Bridges

Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 2M SW Pompey`s Pillar · Structure no. L56111000+02001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSherrod LN
CrossesFly Creek 142
Location2M SW Pompey`s Pillar
RouteCounty Highway 56111
StateMontana
Coordinates45.98474, -107.98367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142 carry?

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

How long is Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sherrod LN over Fly Creek 142?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.