US Bridges

CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck Creek

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · 3W 0.5S of Linwood · Structure no. C001200500P

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 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 34 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 45 1/2
CrossesDuck Creek
Location3W 0.5S of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4016, -96.9898
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 45 1/2 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.