US Bridges

Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux Creek

Good

Dawes County, Nebraska · Ejct US20/385 5.8E 1.3NE · Structure no. C002322615P

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesRedfern RD
CrossesLittle Bordeaux Creek
LocationEjct US20/385 5.8E 1.3NE
RouteCounty Highway 7189
Coordinates42.821, -102.9139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Redfern RD over Little Bordeaux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.