US Bridges

886th RD over West Bow Creek Trib

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 1.8S 1W Fordyce · Structure no. C001422600

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

886th RD over West Bow Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 886th RD over West Bow Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries886th RD
CrossesWest Bow Creek Trib
Location1.8S 1W Fordyce
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates42.6707, -97.3756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 886th RD over West Bow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 886th RD over West Bow Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 886th RD over West Bow Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 886th RD over West Bow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.