Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025
FairMeagher County, Montana · 9M S Martinsdale · Structure no. L30096006+05001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025 in Meagher County, Montana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood CR RD over Cottonwood Creek 025?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.