US Bridges

County Highway over Spring Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 5N Hugh Butler Lake · Structure no. C003203505P

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Spring Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5N Hugh Butler Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0P35
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4361, -100.7
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic10 (2009)
Projected traffic12 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 County Highway over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Spring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is County Highway over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.