US Bridges

Marian Rd. over Pawnee Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 2870 S. Marian RD · Structure no. C000103320

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marian Rd. over Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marian Rd. over Pawnee Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMarian Rd.
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location2870 S. Marian RD
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates40.5478, -98.4209
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marian Rd. over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marian Rd. over Pawnee 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 2022.

How much traffic does Marian Rd. over Pawnee Creek carry?

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

How long is Marian Rd. over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Marian Rd. over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.