US Bridges

County Highway over Turkey Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · .2N of Elm Creek · Structure no. C001004610

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Turkey Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.2N of Elm Creek
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7283, -99.385
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 County Highway over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Turkey 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Turkey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.