US Bridges

Pratt Street over Cole Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Pratt @ 70th · Structure no. U182531605

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt Street over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pratt Street over Cole Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesPratt Street
CrossesCole Creek
LocationOmaha Pratt @ 70th
RouteCity Street 316
Coordinates41.2917, -96.02
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pratt Street over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt Street over Cole 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pratt Street over Cole Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pratt Street over Cole Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pratt Street over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.