SHEAFMAN CREEK RD
Carrying SHEAFMAN CREEK RD over MILL CREEK 106
5M S VICTOR, Ravalli, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHEAFMAN CREEK RD
The SHEAFMAN CREEK RD bridge in Ravalli, Montana carries SHEAFMAN CREEK RD over MILL CREEK 106. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHEAFMAN CREEK RD compares
Live comparison across Montana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L41007000+06001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHEAFMAN CREEK RD 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 SHEAFMAN CREEK RD against other structures in Ravalli 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 SHEAFMAN CREEK RD?
SHEAFMAN CREEK RD in Ravalli, Montana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHEAFMAN CREEK RD inspected?
SHEAFMAN 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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHEAFMAN CREEK RD 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 SHEAFMAN CREEK RD?
SHEAFMAN CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHEAFMAN CREEK RD?
SHEAFMAN CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SHEAFMAN CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
SHEAFMAN CREEK RD was built in 1973, making it 53 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.
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