Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek
GoodYellowstone County, Montana · 7M S Billings · Structure no. S00416007+04001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek in Yellowstone County, Montana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Blue Creek RD over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.