US Bridges

Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek

Fair

Blaine County, Nebraska · 16.7N of Dunning · Structure no. C000511905

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek in Blaine 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 298.3 mi (480 km).

Location

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CarriesCottonwood Ave
CrossesGoose Creek
Location16.7N of Dunning
RouteCounty Highway 7427
CountyBlaine County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0755, -100.0914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed298.3 mi (480 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 Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonwood Ave over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.