US Bridges

Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · SW Billings · Structure no. L56302000+08001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesDuck Creek RD
CrossesDuck Creek 021
LocationSW Billings
RouteCounty Highway 56302
StateMontana
Coordinates45.68642, -108.64015
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021 carry?

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

How long is Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek 021?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.