US Bridges

891st RD over Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · JCT N12/S-14B .4N .6E · Structure no. C001401610P

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

891st RD over Bow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 891st RD over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries891st RD
CrossesBow Creek
LocationJCT N12/S-14B .4N .6E
RouteCounty Highway 3180
Coordinates42.7382, -97.1569
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2011)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 891st RD over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 891st RD over Bow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 891st RD over Bow Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 891st RD over Bow Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 891st RD over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.