US Bridges

Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 4M S Shepherd · Structure no. L56739000+05001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVermilion RD
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek 091
Location4M S Shepherd
RouteCounty Highway 56739
StateMontana
Coordinates45.89506, -108.34255
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091 carry?

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

How long is Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vermilion RD over Twelve Mile Creek 091?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.