US Bridges

West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 9800 W. 8 Th. Ave. · Structure no. C000101605P

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesWest 8th Avenue
CrossesThirty-Two Mile Creek
Location9800 W. 8 Th. Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0P16
Coordinates40.5898, -98.5257
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns West 8th Avenue over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.