US Bridges

Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 194th & Rainwood RD · Structure no. C002820815

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRainwood Road
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
Location194th & Rainwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.35, -96.2183
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2005)
Projected traffic459 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rainwood Road over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.