US Bridges

Road W over Walnut Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 2S 4.5 E of Ohiowa · Structure no. C003004630

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road W over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road W over Walnut Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad W
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2S 4.5 E of Ohiowa
RouteCounty Highway 7668
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3794, -97.3689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road W over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road W over Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road W over Walnut Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road W over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Road W over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.