Cottonwood CR RD over Willow Creek 020
FairPosted for loadCarter County, Montana · 8M NW Alzada · Structure no. L06042020+05001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood CR RD over Willow Creek 020 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood CR RD over Willow Creek 020 in Carter County, Montana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood CR RD over Willow Creek 020 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood CR RD over Willow Creek 020 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 Willow Creek 020 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood CR RD over Willow Creek 020?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood CR RD over Willow Creek 020?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.