FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FISH CREEK CAMPGRO

Carrying FISH CREEK CAMPGRO over FISH CREEK

2 miles north of U.S. Rou, Flathead, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FISH CREEK CAMPGRO

The FISH CREEK CAMPGRO bridge in Flathead, Montana carries FISH CREEK CAMPGRO over FISH CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.1 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, 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 20.9 metric tons.

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

How FISH CREEK CAMPGRO compares

▼ 9.8
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Montana bridges
195
Bridges in Flathead · 9 in Poor condition
FISH CREEK CAMPGRO 20.9 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
26.3
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.1 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1430007P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FISH CREEK CAMPGRO 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 FISH CREEK CAMPGRO 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 FISH CREEK CAMPGRO?

FISH CREEK CAMPGRO in Flathead, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FISH CREEK CAMPGRO inspected?

FISH CREEK CAMPGRO'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FISH CREEK CAMPGRO 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 FISH CREEK CAMPGRO?

FISH CREEK CAMPGRO has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FISH CREEK CAMPGRO?

FISH CREEK CAMPGRO is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is FISH CREEK CAMPGRO and does age affect safety?

FISH CREEK CAMPGRO was built in 1963, making it 63 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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