Rd 112 over E F Pipe Creek
Lincoln County, Montana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rd 112 over E F Pipe Creek in Lincoln County, Montana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 70 of the 191 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated good (36.6%); 29 (15.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 55 ft |
| Location | Dark Purcell |
| NBI structure number | 011405000033982 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 2 over Flower Creek | 1970 | 8,882 | Good |
| California Ave over Kootenai River | 1959 | 5,674 | Fair |
| US 2 over Big Cherry Creek | 1976 | 5,295 | Poor |
| California Ave over RR | 1999 | 4,833 | Good |
| US 2 over Callahan Creek | 1989 | 3,671 | Fair |
| US 2 over Lake Creek | 1989 | 3,377 | Fair |
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