US Bridges

881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib.

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 1S 6E of Hartington · Structure no. C001423615

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying 881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib. in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries881 Road
CrossesEast Bow Creek Trib.
Location1S 6E of Hartington
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.59776, -97.12818
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic27 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns 881 Road over East Bow Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.