US Bridges

County Highway over Trib to E Fk Maple Creek

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 6.25S 2.7E Howells · Structure no. C001921812

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Trib to E Fk Maple Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Trib to E Fk Maple Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTrib to E Fk Maple Creek
Location6.25S 2.7E Howells
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6267, -96.9474
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 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 Trib to E Fk Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Trib to 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 November 2021.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Trib to E Fk Maple Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Trib to E Fk Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.