US Bridges

Township Road over Giles Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 4S Tilden · Structure no. S045 02191L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Giles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road over Giles Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesGiles Creek
Location4S Tilden
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates41.9744, -97.834
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic6 by 2033
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Township Road over Giles Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Giles 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Giles Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Giles Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Township Road over Giles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.