US Bridges

190th ST over Shell Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 4.5S 12.8E Petersburg · Structure no. C000612020

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Shell Creek is a concrete slab carrying 190th ST over Shell Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries190th ST
CrossesShell Creek
Location4.5S 12.8E Petersburg
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates41.7857, -97.8368
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th ST over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST over Shell 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 2021.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Shell Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST over Shell Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.