US Bridges

West Chestnut RD over Snake Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 1.1N 3.5W of Pickrell · Structure no. C003402020

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Chestnut RD over Snake Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Chestnut RD over Snake Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Chestnut RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.1N 3.5W of Pickrell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.393, -96.7997
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Chestnut RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Chestnut RD over Snake 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 2021.

How much traffic does West Chestnut RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is West Chestnut RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns West Chestnut RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.