US Bridges

County Road T over Elm Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · 2W 2.7S Decatur · Structure no. C001111435

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road T over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road T over Elm Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road T
CrossesElm Creek
Location2W 2.7S Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.96, -96.2967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic28 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road T over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road T over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does County Road T over Elm Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road T over Elm Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road T over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.