Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037
FairPosted for loadCarter County, Montana · 17M NW Alzada · Structure no. L06042011+07001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037 in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood CR RD over N Cottonwood Creek 037?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.