US Bridges

Vernon Ave over Little Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Irvington Area · Structure no. C002841210P

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Ave over Little Papillion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vernon Ave over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,873 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon Ave
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
LocationIrvington Area
RouteCounty Highway 0P412
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3159, -96.0462
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2004)
Projected traffic2,873 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Vernon Ave over Little Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon Ave over Little 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 Vernon Ave over Little Papillion Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vernon Ave over Little Papillion Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Vernon Ave over Little Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.