US Bridges

Buffalo Road over Flat Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 2.5W 3.7S of Doniphan · Structure no. C004003303

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Road over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buffalo Road over Flat Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.5W 3.7S of Doniphan
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7179, -98.4163
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic65 (2003)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Road over Flat 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Buffalo Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Buffalo Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.