US Bridges

CO RD M over Pond Creek

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 8N 4W of Schuyler · Structure no. C001902630

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD M over Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD M over Pond Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCO RD M
CrossesPond Creek
Location8N 4W of Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates41.5687, -97.128
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD M over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD M over Pond 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 CO RD M over Pond Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD M over Pond Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns CO RD M over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.