US Bridges

County Highway over Lost Creek Trib

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · .5W 1.5S Schuyler · Structure no. C001901900

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lost Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Lost Creek Trib in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLost Creek Trib
Location.5W 1.5S Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4193, -97.0791
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Lost Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Lost 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Lost Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Lost Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns County Highway over Lost Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.