US Bridges

Road G over Sliver Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · 1.3E Tekamah · Structure no. C001144020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road G over Sliver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road G over Sliver Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad G
CrossesSliver Creek
Location1.3E Tekamah
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7706, -96.1866
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2003)
Projected traffic178 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Road G over Sliver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road G over Sliver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road G over Sliver Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road G over Sliver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Road G over Sliver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.