US Bridges

County Highway over Cherry Valley Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2S of Miller · Structure no. C001002205

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cherry Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Cherry Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCherry Valley Creek
Location2S of Miller
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9017, -99.3917
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic35 (2009)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 County Highway over Cherry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cherry Valley 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cherry Valley Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cherry Valley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Cherry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.