US Bridges

Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 124th & Military Avenue · Structure no. C002831205P

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 42 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 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,090 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMiltry AV/FAS3806
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location124th & Military Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 3806
Coordinates41.3194, -96.1082
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2009)
Projected traffic13,090 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Miltry AV/FAS3806 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.