US Bridges

One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · Njct US281/N2 4N .8W · Structure no. C004000820

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesOne-R Rd/Fas 2170
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationNjct US281/N2 4N .8W
RouteCounty Highway 2170
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0034, -98.3745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns One-R Rd/Fas 2170 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.