US Bridges

Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 3.5N Juniata · Structure no. C000101000P

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesLochland RD
CrossesPawnee Creek Trib
Location3.5N Juniata
RouteCounty Highway 7552
Coordinates40.6423, -98.5124
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2003)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lochland RD over Pawnee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.