SHEEP CR RD
Carrying SHEEP CR RD over SHEEP CREEK 097
12M S CASCADE, Cascade, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHEEP CR RD
The SHEEP CR RD bridge in Cascade, Montana carries SHEEP CR RD over SHEEP CREEK 097. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1964, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 68 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 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 3.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHEEP CR RD compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1964
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 68 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L07421010+04001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
SHEEP CR 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 SHEEP CR RD against other structures in Cascade 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 SHEEP CR RD?
SHEEP CR RD in Cascade, Montana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHEEP CR RD inspected?
SHEEP 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 68 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHEEP CR 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 SHEEP CR RD?
SHEEP CR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHEEP CR RD?
SHEEP CR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SHEEP CR RD and does age affect safety?
SHEEP CR RD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1964.
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.
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