US Bridges

Rainwood Road over Thomas Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 114th & Rainwood DR · Structure no. C002830825

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainwood Road over Thomas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rainwood Road over Thomas Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRainwood Road
CrossesThomas Creek
Location114th & Rainwood DR
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3497, -96.09
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2005)
Projected traffic218 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 Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainwood Road over Thomas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rainwood Road over Thomas Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rainwood Road over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rainwood Road over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.