US Bridges

530 Ave over Al Hopkins Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 5E 1.1N of Neligh · Structure no. C000214110

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

530 Ave over Al Hopkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 530 Ave over Al Hopkins Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries530 Ave
CrossesAl Hopkins Creek
Location5E 1.1N of Neligh
RouteCounty Highway 7645
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.149, -97.912
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 530 Ave over Al Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 530 Ave over Al Hopkins 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does 530 Ave over Al Hopkins Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 530 Ave over Al Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 530 Ave over Al Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.