US Bridges

Alpha Road over Bordeaux Creek

Fair

Dawes County, Nebraska · JCT US20/US385 3.5E .4NE · Structure no. C002312630

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpha Road over Bordeaux Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alpha Road over Bordeaux Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAlpha Road
CrossesBordeaux Creek
LocationJCT US20/US385 3.5E .4NE
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyDawes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.8283, -102.9417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Alpha Road over Bordeaux Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alpha Road over Bordeaux 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alpha Road over Bordeaux Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Alpha Road over Bordeaux Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alpha Road over Bordeaux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.