US Bridges

CO RD 38 MI 38145 over Rush Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 7.5N Lodgepole · Structure no. C001732605

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 38 MI 38145 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 38 MI 38145 over Rush Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCO RD 38 MI 38145
CrossesRush Creek
Location7.5N Lodgepole
RouteCounty Highway 7155
Coordinates41.2654, -102.6491
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 38 MI 38145 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 38 MI 38145 over Rush 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 38 MI 38145 over Rush Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 38 MI 38145 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 38 MI 38145 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.