US Bridges

Road V over Maple Creek West Fork

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 1.4E of Leigh · Structure no. C001900810

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road V over Maple Creek West Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Road V over Maple Creek West Fork in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad V
CrossesMaple Creek West Fork
Location1.4E of Leigh
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6994, -97.2068
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2003)
Projected traffic127 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 Road V over Maple Creek West Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road V over Maple Creek West Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road V over Maple Creek West Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road V over Maple Creek West Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road V over Maple Creek West Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.