US Bridges

260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 5E 2.4N Petersburg · Structure no. C000623340

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries260th Ave
CrossesNorth Shell Creek Trib
Location5E 2.4N Petersburg
RouteCounty Highway 7643
CountyBoone County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8903, -97.988
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1998)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does 260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 260th Ave over North Shell Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.