US Bridges

Dutch Hall Road over Thomas Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1W N133 Washington Cl · Structure no. C002820255

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hall Road over Thomas Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dutch Hall Road over Thomas Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesDutch Hall Road
CrossesThomas Creek
Location1W N133 Washington Cl
RouteCounty Highway 202
Coordinates41.3932, -96.1055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2005)
Projected traffic156 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Hall Road over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Hall Road over Thomas 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Dutch Hall Road over Thomas Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Hall Road over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Hall Road over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.