FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

338 PETE CREEK RD

Carrying 338 PETE CREEK RD over WEST FORK YAAK RIVER

JUST PAST JCT WITH 5902, Lincoln, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 338 PETE CREEK RD

The 338 PETE CREEK RD bridge in Lincoln, Montana carries 338 PETE CREEK RD over WEST FORK YAAK RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.4 meters (57 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.1 metric tons.

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

How 338 PETE CREEK RD compares

▼ 0.6
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Montana bridges
190
Bridges in Lincoln · 28 in Poor condition
338 PETE CREEK RD 30.1 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.9
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−6.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
30.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011404000000186

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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

338 PETE CREEK 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 338 PETE CREEK 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 338 PETE CREEK RD?

338 PETE CREEK RD in Lincoln, Montana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 338 PETE CREEK RD inspected?

338 PETE 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 338 PETE CREEK 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 338 PETE CREEK RD?

338 PETE CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 338 PETE CREEK RD?

338 PETE CREEK RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is 338 PETE CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

338 PETE CREEK RD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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