US Bridges

County Highway over Lost Creek

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 2.4E of Schuyler · Structure no. C001902505P

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
77 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lost Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Lost Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLost Creek
Location2.4E of Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0P25
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4383, -97.0117
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Lost 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Lost Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Lost Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Highway over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.