C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell Creek
FairPowell County, Montana · Cottonwood Lakes · Structure no. 011606000000097
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell Creek in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns C.Wood Lakes RD over Morrell Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.