US Bridges

Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 2W 2N of Bancroft · Structure no. C002024320

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Cuming 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/Township Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location2W 2N of Bancroft
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.045, -96.6133
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

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

What condition is Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Irr/Township Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.