US Bridges

Madison Road over Point of Rocks Creek

Good

Box Butte County, Nebraska · Wjct US385/N2 2.5NW 8W · Structure no. C000714410

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Road over Point of Rocks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madison Road over Point of Rocks Creek in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMadison Road
CrossesPoint of Rocks Creek
LocationWjct US385/N2 2.5NW 8W
RouteCounty Highway 7162
Coordinates42.1328, -103.0731
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks27%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Road over Point of Rocks Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Road over Point of 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 Madison Road over Point of Rocks Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Madison Road over Point of Rocks Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Madison Road over Point of Rocks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.