US Bridges

CO RD 131 MI 13116 over Cow Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 3.4S 2W Sunol · Structure no. C001716105

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 MI 13116 over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 131 MI 13116 over Cow Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCO RD 131 MI 13116
CrossesCow Creek
Location3.4S 2W Sunol
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates41.1083, -102.8017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 131 MI 13116 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 131 MI 13116 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 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 131 MI 13116 over Cow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 131 MI 13116 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 131 MI 13116 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.