Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek
PoorPosted for loadDouglas County, Nebraska · 2N 2.5E of Valley · Structure no. C002800810
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Rainwood Road over Rawhide Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.