US Bridges

12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 3M SW Shepherd · Structure no. L56753000+05001

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

About this bridge

12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries12 Mile Road
Crosses12 Mile Creek 197
Location3M SW Shepherd
RouteCounty Highway 56753
StateMontana
Coordinates45.90713, -108.384
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197 built?

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

What condition is 12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197 carry?

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

How long is 12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Mile Road over 12 Mile Creek 197?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.