US Bridges

L10B Odessa Lnlk over Turkey Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1S Odessa · Structure no. SL10B00084

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,495
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L10B Odessa Lnlk over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying L10B Odessa Lnlk over Turkey Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,495 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,368 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL10B Odessa Lnlk
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1S Odessa
RouteState Highway 0L10B
Coordinates40.6858, -99.2557
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,495 (2018)
Projected traffic3,368 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 L10B Odessa Lnlk over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is L10B Odessa Lnlk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does L10B Odessa Lnlk over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is L10B Odessa Lnlk over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns L10B Odessa Lnlk over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.