FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

1127: DRY FORK

Carrying 1127: DRY FORK over CAMP CREEK

4 mi SE of US 191, Phillips, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 1127: DRY FORK

The 1127: DRY FORK bridge in Phillips, Montana carries 1127: DRY FORK over CAMP CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 1127: DRY FORK compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Montana bridges
100
Bridges in Phillips · 17 in Poor condition
1127: DRY FORK 32.7 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Land Management
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000L59207

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 1127: DRY FORK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 1127: DRY FORK against other structures in Phillips and across Montana. Montana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 1127: DRY FORK?

1127: DRY FORK in Phillips, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 1127: DRY FORK inspected?

1127: DRY FORK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 1127: DRY FORK is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 1127: DRY FORK?

1127: DRY FORK has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 1127: DRY FORK?

1127: DRY FORK is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

How old is 1127: DRY FORK and does age affect safety?

1127: DRY FORK was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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