US Bridges

East Olive Road over Wildcat Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 6E of Wymore · Structure no. C003415620

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Olive Road over Wildcat Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Olive Road over Wildcat Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Olive Road
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location6E of Wymore
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1323, -96.5413
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Olive Road over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Olive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Olive Road over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is East Olive Road over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns East Olive Road over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.