US Bridges

Township Road over Spring Creek

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 10W 5S of Oconto · Structure no. C002139405

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
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 1985, so it is 40 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location10W 5S of Oconto
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.075, -99.9583
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 2021.

How much traffic does Township Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Township Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.