UPPER HIGHWOOD CR
Carrying UPPER HIGHWOOD CR over HIGHWOOD CREEK 040
4M SE HIGHWOOD, Chouteau, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UPPER HIGHWOOD CR
The UPPER HIGHWOOD CR bridge in Chouteau, Montana carries UPPER HIGHWOOD CR over HIGHWOOD CREEK 040. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 culvert at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UPPER HIGHWOOD CR compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.8 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000202302550
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UPPER HIGHWOOD CR 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 UPPER HIGHWOOD CR against other structures in Chouteau 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 UPPER HIGHWOOD CR?
UPPER HIGHWOOD CR in Chouteau, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UPPER HIGHWOOD CR inspected?
UPPER HIGHWOOD CR'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UPPER HIGHWOOD CR 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 UPPER HIGHWOOD CR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for UPPER HIGHWOOD CR.
Who is responsible for maintaining UPPER HIGHWOOD CR?
UPPER HIGHWOOD CR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is UPPER HIGHWOOD CR and does age affect safety?
UPPER HIGHWOOD CR was built in 2023, making it 3 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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