US Bridges

South 148th Road over Wildcat Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 4N 2W of Liberty · Structure no. C003414315

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 148th Road over Wildcat Creek is a steel culvert carrying South 148th Road over Wildcat Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 148th Road
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location4N 2W of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1446, -96.5203
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 148th Road over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 148th Road over Wildcat 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does South 148th Road over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is South 148th Road over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns South 148th Road over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.