US Bridges

County Highway over W Br Dove Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 2.1W 4S Ayr · Structure no. C000114611

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over W Br Dove Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over W Br Dove Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesW Br Dove Creek
Location2.1W 4S Ayr
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3795, -98.479
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic340 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over W Br Dove Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over W Br Dove 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 County Highway over W Br Dove Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Highway over W Br Dove Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Highway over W Br Dove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.