US Bridges

891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 5W 3N of Fordyce · Structure no. C001401610

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 9 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries891st RD
CrossesBeaver Creek Trib
Location5W 3N of Fordyce
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates42.7432, -97.47003
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns 891st RD over Beaver Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.