Cottonwood Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025
GoodFergus County, Montana · 6M SW Lewistown · Structure no. L14318002+04001
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025 built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025 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 Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Cutoff over Cottonwood Creek 025?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.