US Bridges

886th RD over East Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · JCT N12/N15 3.6S 6.7E · Structure no. C001402415P

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

886th RD over East Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 886th RD over East Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries886th RD
CrossesEast Bow Creek
LocationJCT N12/N15 3.6S 6.7E
RouteCounty Highway 7803
Coordinates42.6773, -97.1401
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 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 East Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 886th RD over East 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 East Bow Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 886th RD over East Bow Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 886th RD over East Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.