US Bridges

21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 20M N Billings · Structure no. L56701018+03001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries21 Mile RD
CrossesN Fk Crooked Creek 079
Location20M N Billings
RouteCounty Highway 56701
StateMontana
Coordinates46.07353, -108.50413
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
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 21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079 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 2025.

How much traffic does 21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079 carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 21 Mile RD over N Fk Crooked Creek 079?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.