BAILEY ST
Carrying BAILEY ST over JUNCTION CREEK
LIMA, Beaverhead, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BAILEY ST
The BAILEY ST bridge in Beaverhead, Montana carries BAILEY ST over JUNCTION CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 174 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show substructure at 8/9, culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BAILEY ST compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988 0
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 174 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000201907096
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAILEY ST 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 BAILEY ST against other structures in Beaverhead 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 BAILEY ST?
BAILEY ST in Beaverhead, Montana, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BAILEY ST inspected?
BAILEY ST'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 174 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAILEY ST 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 BAILEY ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BAILEY ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining BAILEY ST?
BAILEY ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BAILEY ST and does age affect safety?
BAILEY ST was built in 1988, making it 38 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.
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