US Bridges

CO RD 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 2W Lodgepole · Structure no. C001717305

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCO RD 143 MI 14322
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location2W Lodgepole
RouteCounty Highway 173
Coordinates41.1333, -102.6867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 143 MI 14322 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.