FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOG RANCH RD

Carrying HOG RANCH RD over BIG WARM CREEK 026

24M S DODSON, Phillips, Montana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOG RANCH RD

The HOG RANCH RD bridge in Phillips, Montana carries HOG RANCH RD over BIG WARM CREEK 026. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 22.2 meters (73 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 10.9 metric tons.

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

How HOG RANCH RD compares

▼ 19.8
Load rating vs Montana average (30.7 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Montana bridges
100
Bridges in Phillips · 17 in Poor condition
HOG RANCH RD 10.9 t
Montana average 30.7 t

Live comparison across Montana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
10.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
22.2 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L36208003+08001

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

HOG RANCH 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 HOG RANCH RD against other structures in Phillips 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 HOG RANCH RD?

HOG RANCH RD in Phillips, Montana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOG RANCH RD inspected?

HOG RANCH 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOG RANCH 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 HOG RANCH RD?

HOG RANCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOG RANCH RD?

HOG RANCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOG RANCH RD and does age affect safety?

HOG RANCH RD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.

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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