US Bridges

CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 7.5N 3E Potter · Structure no. C001701804

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 46-81E
CrossesSeasonal Draw
Location7.5N 3E Potter
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates41.3211, -103.2629
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2011)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CO RD 46-81E over Seasonal Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.