US Bridges

County Highway over Bachelor Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 7.9E .9S of Louisville · Structure no. C001314920

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Bachelor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Bachelor Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location7.9E .9S of Louisville
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.99, -96.0067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 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 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Bachelor 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.