US Bridges

519th Road over E Br Verdigris Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 5N of Royal · Structure no. C000221945

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

519th Road over E Br Verdigris Creek is a steel culvert carrying 519th Road over E Br Verdigris Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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Carries519th Road
CrossesE Br Verdigris Creek
Location5N of Royal
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.408, -98.126
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 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 closed87 mi (140 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 519th Road over E Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 519th Road over E Br Verdigris 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 2023.

How much traffic does 519th Road over E Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 519th Road over E Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns 519th Road over E Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.