US Bridges

RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · JCT N23/N18 16.2E 12.5S · Structure no. C003206107

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesRD 407
CrossesDeer Creek Trib
LocationJCT N23/N18 16.2E 12.5S
RouteCounty Highway 1575
Coordinates40.446, -100.2094
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2011)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib 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 RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RD 407 over Deer Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.