US Bridges

Township Road over Spring Creek

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 2N 3.5E of Callaway #502 · Structure no. C002116005P

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Township Road over Spring Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2N 3.5E of Callaway #502
RouteCounty Highway 0P160
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3176, -99.8456
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Township Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.