US Bridges

896th RD over Ponca Creek Trib

Good

Boyd County, Nebraska · 0.9S 0.7W of Lynch · Structure no. C000812810

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

896th RD over Ponca Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 896th RD over Ponca Creek Trib in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries896th RD
CrossesPonca Creek Trib
Location0.9S 0.7W of Lynch
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyBoyd County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.81385, -98.48105
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 896th RD over Ponca Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 896th RD over Ponca 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 896th RD over Ponca Creek Trib carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 896th RD over Ponca Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 896th RD over Ponca Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.