FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TEMPLED HILLS RD.

Carrying TEMPLED HILLS RD. over MILL CREEK

S. OF LIVINGSTON, Park, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TEMPLED HILLS RD.

The TEMPLED HILLS RD. bridge in Park, Montana carries TEMPLED HILLS RD. over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 TEMPLED HILLS RD. compares

▼ 10.0
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Montana bridges
124
Bridges in Park · 12 in Poor condition
TEMPLED HILLS RD. 20.7 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011102000000113

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

TEMPLED HILLS RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TEMPLED HILLS RD. against other structures in Park 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 TEMPLED HILLS RD.?

TEMPLED HILLS RD. in Park, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TEMPLED HILLS RD. inspected?

TEMPLED HILLS 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for TEMPLED HILLS RD.?

TEMPLED HILLS RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TEMPLED HILLS RD.?

TEMPLED HILLS RD. is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is TEMPLED HILLS RD. and does age affect safety?

TEMPLED HILLS RD. was built in 1952, making it 74 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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