US Bridges

881 Road over East Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 6S 2.7W of Obert · Structure no. C001423620

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

881 Road over East Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 881 Road over East Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries881 Road
CrossesEast Bow Creek
Location6S 2.7W of Obert
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates42.5983, -97.0867
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
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic47 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 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 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 881 Road 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 881 Road over East Bow Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 881 Road over East Bow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 881 Road over East Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.