US Bridges

Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 1695 S. Primrose Ave. · Structure no. C000100305P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPrimrose Ave.
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1695 S. Primrose Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0P3
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5618, -98.6957
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Primrose Ave. over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.