US Bridges

847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 4S 4W of Clearwater · Structure no. C000204805

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries847th Road
CrossesClearwater Creek Trib
Location4S 4W of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1035, -98.2613
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 847th Road over Clearwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.