Stagville Draw Rd over Russell Creek 005
Carter County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Stagville Draw Rd over Russell Creek 005 in Carter County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 27 of the 42 inventoried bridges in Carter County rated fair (64.3%); 2 (4.8%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 58 ft |
| Location | 3M SE Ekalaka |
| NBI structure number | L06024000+04001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Carter County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 212 over Drainage | 1965 | 2,642 | Fair |
| US 212 over Thompson Creek | 1965 | 2,642 | Fair |
| US 212 over Little Missouri River | 1965 | 2,642 | Fair |
| US 212 over Willow Creek | 1955 | 2,285 | Fair |
| Chicago AVE over Russell Creek | 2019 | 480 | Good |
| Mormon Ave over Russell Creek 035 | 1940 | 480 | Fair |
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