US Bridges

CO RD 125 MI 12514 over Cow Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-17E 5W 1.3S · Structure no. C001715505

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 125 MI 12514 over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 125 MI 12514 over Cow Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 53 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCO RD 125 MI 12514
CrossesCow Creek
LocationJCT I80/L-17E 5W 1.3S
RouteCounty Highway 1145
Coordinates41.0946, -102.8593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 125 MI 12514 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CO RD 125 MI 12514 over Cow 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 125 MI 12514 over Cow Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 125 MI 12514 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 125 MI 12514 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.