US Bridges

Township Road over Sand Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2S 1E of Pleasanton · Structure no. C001031820

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road over Sand Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location2S 1E of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 318
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9317, -99.0483
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Sand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Township Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Township Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.