US Bridges

12 Mile RD over Crooked Creek 089

Good

Yellowstone County, Montana · 4M NW Shepherd · Structure no. L56753004+09001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 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

12 Mile RD over Crooked Creek 089 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 12 Mile RD over Crooked Creek 089 in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries12 Mile RD
CrossesCrooked Creek 089
Location4M NW Shepherd
RouteCounty Highway 56753
StateMontana
Coordinates45.96915, -108.38437
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 RD over Crooked Creek 089 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 Mile RD over Crooked Creek 089 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 RD over Crooked Creek 089 carry?

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

How long is 12 Mile RD over Crooked Creek 089?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Mile RD over Crooked Creek 089?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.