US Bridges

CO RD 44 MI 44111 over Rush Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · .6S .5W Gurley · Structure no. C001702005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 44 MI 44111 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 44 MI 44111 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 44 MI 44111
CrossesRush Creek
Location.6S .5W Gurley
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates41.3086, -102.9842
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 44 MI 44111 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 44 MI 44111 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 44 MI 44111 over Rush Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 44 MI 44111 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 44 MI 44111 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.