Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 027
GoodFergus County, Montana · 7M SW Lewistown · Structure no. L14304005+04001
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 027 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 027 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Cottonwood Creek 027 built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 027 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 027 carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 027?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 027?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.