US Bridges

County Highway over Freeman Creek

Fair

Greeley County, Nebraska · 3S 3.5E of Spalding · Structure no. C003904705P

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Freeman Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Freeman Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesFreeman Creek
Location3S 3.5E of Spalding
RouteCounty Highway 0P47
CountyGreeley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6383, -98.2833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Freeman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Freeman 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Freeman Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.