CREE CROSSING
Carrying CREE CROSSING over MILK RIVER
15M NW SACO, Phillips, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CREE CROSSING
The CREE CROSSING bridge in Phillips, Montana carries CREE CROSSING over MILK RIVER. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 70.3 meters (231 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39 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 8/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CREE CROSSING 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
- 1999
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 70.3 m (231 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 39 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S00243005+09001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CREE CROSSING 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 CREE CROSSING 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 CREE CROSSING?
CREE CROSSING in Phillips, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CREE CROSSING inspected?
CREE CROSSING'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 39 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CREE CROSSING 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 CREE CROSSING?
CREE CROSSING has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CREE CROSSING?
CREE CROSSING is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CREE CROSSING and does age affect safety?
CREE CROSSING was built in 1999, making it 27 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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