US Bridges

County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 2.5E .6N of Schuyler · Structure no. C001902710

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesShell Creek Drainage
Location2.5E .6N of Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates41.4683, -97.0017
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2003)
Projected traffic357 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Shell Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.