US Bridges

Southern Hills Drv over Thirty-Two Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 3045 S. Southern Hills DR · Structure no. C000133110

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Hills Drv over Thirty-Two Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southern Hills Drv over Thirty-Two Mile Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSouthern Hills Drv
CrossesThirty-Two Mile Creek
Location3045 S. Southern Hills DR
RouteCounty Highway 331
Coordinates40.5467, -98.44
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southern Hills Drv over Thirty-Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southern Hills Drv 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Southern Hills Drv over Thirty-Two Mile Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Southern Hills Drv over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Southern Hills Drv over Thirty-Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.