US Bridges

County Road M over Bell Creek

FairPosted for load

Burt County, Nebraska · 1N 3.5E Oakland · Structure no. C001112807

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road M over Bell Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road M over Bell Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road M
CrossesBell Creek
Location1N 3.5E Oakland
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8583, -96.3967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic77 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 County Road M over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road M over Bell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road M over Bell Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road M over Bell Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road M over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.