US Bridges

29th Road over Trib to Elm Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · 4.0S 2.0W Decatur · Structure no. C001112920

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Road over Trib to Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 29th Road over Trib to Elm Creek 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries29th Road
CrossesTrib to Elm Creek
Location4.0S 2.0W Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9447, -96.2897
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29th Road over Trib to Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is 29th Road over Trib to 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does 29th Road over Trib to Elm Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 29th Road over Trib to Elm Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 29th Road over Trib to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.