US Bridges

286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 1.5W of Murdock · Structure no. C001301725

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries286th ST
CrossesCallahan Creek Trib
Location1.5W of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.928, -96.3126
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 286th ST over Callahan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.