US Bridges

CO RD 139 MI 13938 over Rush Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-17E 2E 8.3N · Structure no. C001716915

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 139 MI 13938 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 139 MI 13938 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCO RD 139 MI 13938
CrossesRush Creek
LocationJCT US30/L-17E 2E 8.3N
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates41.2747, -102.7251
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 139 MI 13938 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 139 MI 13938 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 139 MI 13938 over Rush Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 139 MI 13938 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 139 MI 13938 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.