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260th ST over Vorhees Creek Trib

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 8E Albion · Structure no. C000623445

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

260th ST over Vorhees Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 260th ST over Vorhees 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries260th ST
CrossesVorhees Creek Trib
Location8E Albion
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyBoone County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6847, -97.8405
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
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

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 260th ST over Vorhees Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is 260th ST over Vorhees 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 2023.

How much traffic does 260th ST over Vorhees Creek Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 260th ST over Vorhees Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 260th ST over Vorhees Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.