US Bridges

CO RD 129 MI 12904 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 3.5W 8S Sunol · Structure no. C001705906

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 129 MI 12904 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 129 MI 12904 over Cottonwood Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 129 MI 12904
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.5W 8S Sunol
RouteCounty Highway 7151
Coordinates41.0233, -102.8312
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 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 129 MI 12904 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 129 MI 12904 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 129 MI 12904 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 129 MI 12904 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 129 MI 12904 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.