Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek
GoodPowell County, Montana · Cottonwood Lakes · Structure no. 011606000011426
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Lk RD over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.