Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034
FairFergus County, Montana · 8M W Lewistown · Structure no. L14312007+07001
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034 in Fergus County, Montana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034 built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034 carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lwr Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek 034?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.