US Bridges

County Road 39 over Brunker Ditch

Good

Burt County, Nebraska · 7N 1E Takamah · Structure no. C001103755

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over Brunker Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 39 over Brunker Ditch in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesBrunker Ditch
Location7N 1E Takamah
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8875, -96.1925
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Road 39 over Brunker Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39 over Brunker Ditch 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 39 over Brunker Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 39 over Brunker Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 39 over Brunker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.