CYCLONE BASIN RD
Carrying CYCLONE BASIN RD over MORAN CREEK
CYCLONE BASIN ROAD, Flathead, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CYCLONE BASIN RD
The CYCLONE BASIN RD bridge in Flathead, Montana carries CYCLONE BASIN RD over MORAN CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CYCLONE BASIN RD 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
- 1966
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011007000000013
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 CYCLONE BASIN 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 CYCLONE BASIN RD against other structures in Flathead 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 CYCLONE BASIN RD?
CYCLONE BASIN RD in Flathead, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CYCLONE BASIN RD inspected?
CYCLONE BASIN 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 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CYCLONE BASIN RD 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 CYCLONE BASIN RD?
CYCLONE BASIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CYCLONE BASIN RD?
CYCLONE BASIN RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is CYCLONE BASIN RD and does age affect safety?
CYCLONE BASIN RD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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