US Bridges

County Highway over E Br Turkey Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · 4S of Smithfield · Structure no. C003722830

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over E Br Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over E Br Turkey Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesE Br Turkey Creek
Location4S of Smithfield
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.51, -99.745
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over E Br Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over E Br Turkey 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over E Br Turkey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over E Br Turkey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over E Br Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.