US Bridges

Township Road over Bills Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 1S 3W of Holmsville · Structure no. C003404807

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Bills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road over Bills Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBills Creek
Location1S 3W of Holmsville
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates40.19, -96.7333
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Township Road over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Bills 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Bills Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Bills Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Township Road over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.