US Bridges

SW 72 Road over Soap Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 2S 2E of Clatonia · Structure no. C003421145

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 72 Road over Soap Creek is a steel culvert carrying SW 72 Road over Soap Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 72 Road
CrossesSoap Creek
Location2S 2E of Clatonia
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.435, -96.8167
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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 SW 72 Road over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 72 Road over Soap 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 SW 72 Road over Soap Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is SW 72 Road over Soap Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SW 72 Road over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.