US Bridges

CO RD 125 MI 12520 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L-17E 5W 2.3N · Structure no. C001715510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 125 MI 12520 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 125 MI 12520 over Lodgepole 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCO RD 125 MI 12520
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationJCT I80/L-17E 5W 2.3N
RouteCounty Highway 1145
Coordinates41.1455, -102.8594
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 12520 over Lodgepole Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 125 MI 12520 over Lodgepole 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 12520 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 125 MI 12520 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 125 MI 12520 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.