US Bridges

CO RD 131 MI 13142 over Rush Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 9E 1S Gurley · Structure no. C001726120

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 MI 13142 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 131 MI 13142 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCO RD 131 MI 13142
CrossesRush Creek
Location9E 1S Gurley
RouteCounty Highway 7153
Coordinates41.3036, -102.802
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 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 131 MI 13142 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 131 MI 13142 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 131 MI 13142 over Rush Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 131 MI 13142 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 131 MI 13142 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.