US Bridges

W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 13230 W. Sadlehorn Rd. · Structure no. C000113210

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW Saddlehorn Road
CrossesWest Branch Scott Creek
Location13230 W. Sadlehorn Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4807, -98.5792
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Saddlehorn Road over West Branch Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.