US 191 over Cottonwood Creek
FairPhillips County, Montana · 15M NE Malta · Structure no. P00099015+02001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 191 over Cottonwood Creek in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 191 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Cottonwood Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 191 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.