US Bridges

Township Road over School Creek

Fair

Clay County, Nebraska · 1N US6 Fillmore Cl · Structure no. C001804915

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over School Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road over School Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSchool Creek
Location1N US6 Fillmore Cl
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyClay County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.64, -97.825
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over School Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over School 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over School Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over School Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns Township Road over School Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.