US Bridges

County Highway over Middle Logan Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 1W of Belden · Structure no. C001402715

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Middle Logan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Middle Logan Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMiddle Logan Creek
Location1W of Belden
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.415, -97.2333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1997)
Projected traffic144 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 County Highway over Middle Logan Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Middle Logan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Middle Logan Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Highway over Middle Logan Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Middle Logan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.