US Bridges

County Highway over Elm Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1W of Elm Creek · Structure no. C001004805

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Elm 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 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesElm Creek
Location1W of Elm Creek
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.715, -99.3983
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic125 (2009)
Projected traffic138 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Elm 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Elm Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is County Highway over Elm Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.