US Bridges

S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo Creek Trib

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 3E Deweese · Structure no. SS18C00167

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo Creek Trib in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS18C Deweese Spur
CrossesBuffalo Creek Trib
Location3E Deweese
RouteState Highway 0S18C
Coordinates40.365, -98.0835
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic268 by 2038
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo Creek Trib carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S18C Deweese Spur over Buffalo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.