US Bridges

Township Road over Clatonia Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · 2.5E 2N of Clatonia · Structure no. C003400610

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Clatonia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Township Road over Clatonia Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesClatonia Creek
Location2.5E 2N of Clatonia
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4942, -96.7833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 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 Township Road over Clatonia Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Clatonia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Clatonia Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Clatonia Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Clatonia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.