US Bridges

County Highway over Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Dakota County, Nebraska · 2E 1.3N of Homer · Structure no. C002203110

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Pigeon Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location2E 1.3N of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.345, -96.4483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2003)
Projected traffic123 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.