US Bridges

887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · .7W of Fordyce · Structure no. C001402205P

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries887 Road
CrossesBow Creek Tributary
Location.7W of Fordyce
RouteCounty Highway 0P22
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6933, -97.38
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic54 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary 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 2021.

How much traffic does 887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 887 Road over Bow Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.