US Bridges

East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 4.5S of Liberty · Structure no. C003427230

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Willow Road
CrossesMission Creek Trib
Location4.5S of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.016, -96.486
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 loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib 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 East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns East Willow Road over Mission Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.