US Bridges

County Highway over Cedar Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1S .5W of Poole · Structure no. C001004705P

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Cedar Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1S .5W of Poole
RouteCounty Highway 0P47
Coordinates40.9567, -98.98
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cedar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.