US Bridges

S Adams Central over Thirty-Two Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 3890 S Adams Central Ave · Structure no. C000102910

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Adams Central over Thirty-Two Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Adams Central over Thirty-Two Mile Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS Adams Central
CrossesThirty-Two Mile Creek
Location3890 S Adams Central Ave
RouteCounty Highway 2197
Coordinates40.5354, -98.459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2011)
Projected traffic635 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 S Adams Central over Thirty-Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Adams Central 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S Adams Central over Thirty-Two Mile Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S Adams Central over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Adams Central over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.