US Bridges

RD 305 over Pawnee Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 2.7N 4.5W Deweese · Structure no. C001804205P

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 305 over Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 305 over Pawnee Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRD 305
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location2.7N 4.5W Deweese
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates40.4048, -98.2264
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2041
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 RD 305 over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 305 over Pawnee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RD 305 over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 305 over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns RD 305 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.