US Bridges

CO RD 46 MI 46109 over Rush Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · Wjct US385/US30 12N 2.5W · Structure no. C001701805

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46 MI 46109 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 46 MI 46109 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 46 MI 46109
CrossesRush Creek
LocationWjct US385/US30 12N 2.5W
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates41.3233, -102.9933
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 MI 46109 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46 MI 46109 over Rush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 46 MI 46109 over Rush Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 46 MI 46109 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 46 MI 46109 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.