US Bridges

County Highway over South Cedar Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 2.4E .5S of Weeping Water · Structure no. C001304115

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over South Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over South Cedar 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSouth Cedar Creek
Location2.4E .5S of Weeping Water
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8633, -96.0833
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Highway over South Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over South Cedar Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over South Cedar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over South Cedar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over South Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.