US Bridges

Otoe Road over Point Rocks Creek

Good

Box Butte County, Nebraska · Wjct US385/N2 .5N 9W · Structure no. C000704805

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otoe Road over Point Rocks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Otoe Road over Point Rocks Creek in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesOtoe Road
CrossesPoint Rocks Creek
LocationWjct US385/N2 .5N 9W
RouteCounty Highway 1060
Coordinates42.104, -103.073
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2021)
Projected traffic325 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Otoe Road over Point Rocks Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otoe Road over Point Rocks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Otoe Road over Point Rocks Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Otoe Road over Point Rocks Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Otoe Road over Point Rocks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.