US Bridges

S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 4E Hildreth · Structure no. SS31B00094

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesS31B Hildreth Spur
CrossesStream
Location4E Hildreth
RouteState Highway 0S31B
Coordinates40.3361, -98.9709
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic416 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S31B Hildreth Spur over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.