US Bridges

Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 2S 2.5W of Beemer · Structure no. C002001725

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location2S 2.5W of Beemer
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8983, -96.865
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Township Road over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.