US Bridges

533rd Ave over Al Hopkins Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 2N 6E of Oakdale · Structure no. C000214705

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

533rd Ave over Al Hopkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 533rd Ave over Al Hopkins Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries533rd Ave
CrossesAl Hopkins Creek
Location2N 6E of Oakdale
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1064, -97.8541
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 533rd Ave over Al Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 533rd 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 2025.

How much traffic does 533rd Ave over Al Hopkins Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 533rd Ave over Al Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 533rd Ave over Al Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.