US Bridges

848th Road over Clearwater Creek

Fair

Antelope County, Nebraska · 3S 4.2W of Clearwater · Structure no. C000204605

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

848th Road over Clearwater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 848th Road over Clearwater Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries848th Road
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location3S 4.2W of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.118, -98.2674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 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 848th Road over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 848th Road over Clearwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 848th Road over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 848th Road over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 848th Road over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.