US Bridges

Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049

Good

Powell County, Montana · Deer Lodge-Center ST · Structure no. M39031000+00501

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049 in Powell County, Montana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCenter ST
CrossesCottonwood Creek 049
LocationDeer Lodge-Center ST
RouteCity Street 39031
StateMontana
Coordinates46.39944, -112.72173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over Cottonwood Creek 049?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.