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County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 7.2S 2.9E of Howells · Structure no. C001902035

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesE Fk Maple Creek
Location7.2S 2.9E of Howells
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.612, -96.946
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.