FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JACK CREEK RD

Carrying JACK CREEK RD over JACK CREEK 028

8M E ENNIS, Madison, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JACK CREEK RD

The JACK CREEK RD bridge in Madison, Montana carries JACK CREEK RD over JACK CREEK 028. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How JACK CREEK RD compares

▼ 3.5
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Montana bridges
84
Bridges in Madison · 11 in Poor condition
JACK CREEK RD 27.2 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.1
Serviceability /30
11.5
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L29122022+05001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

JACK 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 JACK CREEK RD against other structures in Madison 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 JACK CREEK RD?

JACK CREEK RD in Madison, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JACK CREEK RD inspected?

JACK 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 175 vehicles per day.

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

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

JACK CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JACK CREEK RD?

JACK CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JACK CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

JACK CREEK RD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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