US Bridges

County Road 41 over Skull Creek

Good

Butler County, Nebraska · .5E Abie · Structure no. C001211850

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Skull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 41 over Skull 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 343 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesSkull Creek
Location.5E Abie
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3362, -96.9374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2005)
Projected traffic343 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 County Road 41 over Skull Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 41 over Skull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Skull Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is County Road 41 over Skull Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Skull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.