8th Street over Crystal Creek
FairGage County, Nebraska · Beatrice 8th @ Oak · Structure no. U0195E1905
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Crystal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Street over Crystal Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Crystal Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street over Crystal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Street over Crystal Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Crystal Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 8th Street over Crystal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.