US Bridges

W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.5S 3.5W of Denton · Structure no. C005504805

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185) is a concrete culvert carrying W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesW Rokeby RD
CrossesCheese Creek (n 185)
Location1.5S 3.5W of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates40.7125, -96.9069
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2017)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185) carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns W Rokeby RD over Cheese Creek (n 185)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.