US Bridges

Road P over East Fork Maple CR Trib

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 7.2S 1.8E of Howells · Structure no. C001902030

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road P over East Fork Maple CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road P over East Fork Maple CR Trib in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRoad P
CrossesEast Fork Maple CR Trib
Location7.2S 1.8E of Howells
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates41.6121, -96.9694
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road P over East Fork Maple CR Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road P over East Fork Maple CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road P over East Fork Maple CR Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road P over East Fork Maple CR Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road P over East Fork Maple CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.