US Bridges

A ST over Big Slough

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 1.5W 1S of Union · Structure no. C001313815

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A ST over Big Slough is a steel culvert carrying A ST over Big Slough in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesA ST
CrossesBig Slough
Location1.5W 1S of Union
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates40.7987, -95.9584
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 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 traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 A ST over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is A ST over Big Slough 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 A ST over Big Slough carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is A ST over Big Slough?

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

Who owns A ST over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.