FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALKALI CREEK RD.

Carrying ALKALI CREEK RD. over ALKALI CREEK

1M N BILLINGS, Yellowstone, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALKALI CREEK RD.

The ALKALI CREEK RD. bridge in Yellowstone, Montana carries ALKALI CREEK RD. over ALKALI CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 989 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.

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

How ALKALI CREEK RD. compares

▼ 15.3
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Montana bridges
283
Bridges in Yellowstone · 3 in Poor condition
ALKALI CREEK RD. 15.4 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.2
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
29.6 m (97 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
989 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000202104974

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALKALI CREEK RD. 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 ALKALI CREEK RD. against other structures in Yellowstone 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 ALKALI CREEK RD.?

ALKALI CREEK RD. in Yellowstone, Montana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALKALI CREEK RD. inspected?

ALKALI CREEK RD.'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 989 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALKALI CREEK RD. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ALKALI CREEK RD.?

ALKALI CREEK RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALKALI CREEK RD.?

ALKALI CREEK RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ALKALI CREEK RD. and does age affect safety?

ALKALI CREEK RD. was built in 2021, making it 5 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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