FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MILL IRON CAMP CRO

Carrying MILL IRON CAMP CRO over BOX ELDER CREEK 006

2M SE MILL IRON, Carter, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MILL IRON CAMP CRO

The MILL IRON CAMP CRO bridge in Carter, Montana carries MILL IRON CAMP CRO over BOX ELDER CREEK 006. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 69.1 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 74 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

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

How MILL IRON CAMP CRO compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Montana bridges
39
Bridges in Carter · 2 in Poor condition
MILL IRON CAMP CRO 29.9 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.2

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
69.1 m (227 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
74 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L06100019+00001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MILL IRON CAMP CRO 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 MILL IRON CAMP CRO against other structures in Carter 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 MILL IRON CAMP CRO?

MILL IRON CAMP CRO in Carter, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MILL IRON CAMP CRO inspected?

MILL IRON CAMP CRO'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 74 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILL IRON CAMP CRO 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 MILL IRON CAMP CRO?

MILL IRON CAMP CRO has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MILL IRON CAMP CRO?

MILL IRON CAMP CRO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MILL IRON CAMP CRO and does age affect safety?

MILL IRON CAMP CRO was built in 1965, making it 61 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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