GOULDING CREEK RD
Carrying GOULDING CREEK RD over HARPER`S COULEE
11M SW ROUNDUP, Musselshell, Montana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GOULDING CREEK RD
The GOULDING CREEK RD bridge in Musselshell, Montana carries GOULDING CREEK RD over HARPER`S COULEE. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 136 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Montana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GOULDING CREEK RD 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
- 1954
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 136 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S00381004+04001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GOULDING 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 GOULDING CREEK RD against other structures in Musselshell 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 GOULDING CREEK RD?
GOULDING CREEK RD in Musselshell, Montana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GOULDING CREEK RD inspected?
GOULDING 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 136 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GOULDING 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 GOULDING CREEK RD?
GOULDING CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GOULDING CREEK RD?
GOULDING CREEK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is GOULDING CREEK RD and does age affect safety?
GOULDING CREEK RD was built in 1954, making it 72 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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