US Bridges

250th ST over Callahan Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 1.2N 3.5E Greenwood · Structure no. C001301120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over Callahan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 250th ST over Callahan Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries250th ST
CrossesCallahan Creek
Location1.2N 3.5E Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9824, -96.3688
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 250th ST over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST over Callahan 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 2022.

How much traffic does 250th ST over Callahan Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 250th ST over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.