US Bridges

L17B Potter Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1S Potter · Structure no. SL17B00047

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L17B Potter Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L17B Potter Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesL17B Potter Cnlk
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location1S Potter
RouteState Highway 0L17B
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2112, -103.316
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic624 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 L17B Potter Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is L17B Potter Cnlk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L17B Potter Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L17B Potter Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns L17B Potter Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.