Cottonwood CR RD over S Cottonwood Creek 021
GoodCarter County, Montana · 15M NW Alzada · Structure no. L06042014+00001
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood CR RD over S Cottonwood Creek 021 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood CR RD over S Cottonwood Creek 021 in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S Cottonwood Creek 021 built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood CR RD over S Cottonwood Creek 021 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood CR RD over S Cottonwood Creek 021 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood CR RD over S Cottonwood Creek 021?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood CR RD over S Cottonwood Creek 021?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.