US Bridges

CO RD 111 MI 11144 over Rush Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1W .1S Gurley · Structure no. C001724105

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 111 MI 11144 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 111 MI 11144 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD 111 MI 11144
CrossesRush Creek
Location1W .1S Gurley
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates41.3217, -102.9917
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 111 MI 11144 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 111 MI 11144 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 111 MI 11144 over Rush Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 111 MI 11144 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 111 MI 11144 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.