US Bridges

Private Driveway over Scott Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 2N 1.5W Ayr · Structure no. C000102713P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2003 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Private Driveway over Scott Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Driveway over Scott 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesPrivate Driveway
CrossesScott Creek
Location2N 1.5W Ayr
Coordinates40.4668, -98.4713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Private Driveway over Scott Creek built?

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

What condition is Private Driveway over Scott Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Private Driveway over Scott Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Private Driveway over Scott Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Private Driveway over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).