FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

4554 GOAT CR. RD.

Carrying 4554 GOAT CR. RD. over S FK CALLAHAN CR

0.1 MI. FROM JCT WITH 414, Lincoln, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 4554 GOAT CR. RD.

The 4554 GOAT CR. RD. bridge in Lincoln, Montana carries 4554 GOAT CR. RD. over S FK CALLAHAN CR. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.8 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 36.6 metric tons.

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

How 4554 GOAT CR. RD. compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Montana bridges
190
Bridges in Lincoln · 28 in Poor condition
4554 GOAT CR. RD. 36.6 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−5.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.8 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011404000000149

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 4554 GOAT CR. 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 4554 GOAT CR. RD. against other structures in Lincoln 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 4554 GOAT CR. RD.?

4554 GOAT CR. RD. in Lincoln, Montana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 4554 GOAT CR. RD. inspected?

4554 GOAT CR. 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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 4554 GOAT CR. 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 4554 GOAT CR. RD.?

4554 GOAT CR. RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 4554 GOAT CR. RD.?

4554 GOAT CR. RD. is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is 4554 GOAT CR. RD. and does age affect safety?

4554 GOAT CR. RD. was built in 1976, making it 50 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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