US Bridges

262nd RD over Callahan Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 4.5E .2S of Greenwood · Structure no. C001301325

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

262nd RD over Callahan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 262nd RD over Callahan Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries262nd RD
CrossesCallahan Creek
Location4.5E .2S of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates40.9558, -96.3501
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 262nd RD over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 262nd RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 262nd RD over Callahan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 262nd RD over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 262nd RD over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.