US Bridges

W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek

PoorPosted for load

Gage County, Nebraska · 3N .5W of Hoag · Structure no. C003412410

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesW. Dogwood Road
CrossesSoap Creek
Location3N .5W of Hoag
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates40.3641, -96.847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. Dogwood Road over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.