US Bridges

Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041

Fair

Yellowstone County, Montana · 4M SW Shepherd · Structure no. L56750002+08001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHomer Davis RD
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek 041
Location4M SW Shepherd
RouteCounty Highway 56750
StateMontana
Coordinates45.91465, -108.41044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041 carry?

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

How long is Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Homer Davis RD over Twelve Mile Creek 041?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.