US Bridges

County Highway over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 10.5E 1N of Louisville · Structure no. C001310815

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Bachelor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Bachelor Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2033. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location10.5E 1N of Louisville
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0167, -95.9633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2003)
Projected traffic391 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Bachelor 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 Bachelor Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.