US Bridges

Prairie Lake Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 3925 W. Prairie Lake RD · Structure no. C000102435

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Lake Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prairie Lake Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesPrairie Lake Rd.
CrossesThirty-Two Mile Creek
Location3925 W. Prairie Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates40.539, -98.4365
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Lake Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Lake Rd. 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Prairie Lake Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Prairie Lake Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Lake Rd. over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.