US Bridges

Cessna Road over Elk Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3E 8N of Miller · Structure no. C001010210

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cessna Road over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cessna Road over Elk Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesCessna Road
CrossesElk Creek
Location3E 8N of Miller
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0444, -99.3309
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Cessna Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cessna Road over Elk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cessna Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cessna Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Cessna Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.