US Bridges

County Highway over Evergreen Creek

Fair

Cherry County, Nebraska · .2N of Wood Lake · Structure no. C0E1618905

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Evergreen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Evergreen Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesEvergreen Creek
Location.2N of Wood Lake
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyCherry County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6467, -100.2417
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Evergreen Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Evergreen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Evergreen Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Evergreen Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Evergreen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.