US Bridges

County Road over Stream

Good

Box Butte County, Nebraska · Njct US385/N2 2.5SE · Structure no. S385 11441A

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Stream in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesStream
LocationNjct US385/N2 2.5SE
RouteCounty Highway 440
Coordinates42.1666, -102.94
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2003)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 County Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.