1127: DRY FORK
Carrying 1127: DRY FORK over BEAUCHAMP CREEK
13 mi SE of US 191, Phillips, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 1127: DRY FORK
The 1127: DRY FORK bridge in Phillips, Montana carries 1127: DRY FORK over BEAUCHAMP CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 18.8 meters (62 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 1127: DRY FORK compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Land Management
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000L59208
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
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 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 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 20.7 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 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
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.
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