US Bridges

Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 6M NW Shepherd · Structure no. L56700003+00001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMailbox RD
CrossesCrooked Creek 088
Location6M NW Shepherd
RouteCounty Highway 56700
StateMontana
Coordinates45.98052, -108.40989
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088 carry?

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

How long is Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mailbox RD over Crooked Creek 088?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.