US Bridges

Abbott RD over Silver Creek

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 1.5N of NW Grand Island · Structure no. C004001230

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott RD over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Abbott RD over Silver Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesAbbott RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.5N of NW Grand Island
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates40.9748, -98.379
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbott RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbott RD over Silver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Abbott RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Abbott RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Abbott RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.