US Bridges

Bay RD over Fourmile Creek

Poor

Cass County, Nebraska · JCT US73/N66 2W 3N · Structure no. C001300415

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay RD over Fourmile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bay RD over Fourmile Creek in Cass 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesBay RD
CrossesFourmile Creek
LocationJCT US73/N66 2W 3N
RouteCounty Highway 3750
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0456, -95.9481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Bay RD over Fourmile Creek built?

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

What condition is Bay RD over Fourmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bay RD over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bay RD over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bay RD over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.