LOOKOUT CREEK RD
Carrying LOOKOUT CREEK RD over BIG CREEK
1 MI FROM BIG CREEK RD, Flathead, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOOKOUT CREEK RD
The LOOKOUT CREEK RD bridge in Flathead, Montana carries LOOKOUT CREEK RD over BIG CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 LOOKOUT CREEK 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
- 1962
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011007000000029
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOOKOUT 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 LOOKOUT CREEK 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 LOOKOUT CREEK RD?
LOOKOUT CREEK RD in Flathead, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOOKOUT CREEK RD inspected?
LOOKOUT 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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOOKOUT CREEK 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 LOOKOUT CREEK RD?
LOOKOUT CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOOKOUT CREEK RD?
LOOKOUT CREEK RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is LOOKOUT CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
LOOKOUT CREEK RD was built in 1962, making it 64 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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