US Bridges

886th RD over Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · JCT N12/N15 3.6S 6.4E · Structure no. C001402410P

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

886th RD over Bow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 886th RD over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries886th RD
CrossesBow Creek
LocationJCT N12/N15 3.6S 6.4E
RouteCounty Highway 7803
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6774, -97.1455
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1998)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 886th RD over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 886th 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 2022.

How much traffic does 886th RD over Bow Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 886th RD over Bow Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 886th RD over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.