US Bridges

County Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 1.5S 2.6W Petersburg · Structure no. C000601405

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.5S 2.6W Petersburg
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyBoone County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8283, -98.1333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 County Highway over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beaver 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.