FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NF-6639 RD

Carrying NF-6639 RD over BOULDER RIVER 041

35M S SPRINGDALE, Park, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NF-6639 RD

The NF-6639 RD bridge in Park, Montana carries NF-6639 RD over BOULDER RIVER 041. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 156 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How NF-6639 RD compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Montana bridges
124
Bridges in Park · 12 in Poor condition
NF-6639 RD 24.5 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
4.0 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
156 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L34210004+06001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

NF-6639 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 NF-6639 RD against other structures in Park 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 NF-6639 RD?

NF-6639 RD in Park, Montana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NF-6639 RD inspected?

NF-6639 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 156 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NF-6639 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 NF-6639 RD?

NF-6639 RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NF-6639 RD?

NF-6639 RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NF-6639 RD and does age affect safety?

NF-6639 RD was built in 1933, making it 93 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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