US Bridges

Stuhr RD over Flessner Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3E 3S Doniphan · Structure no. C004004305

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuhr RD over Flessner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stuhr RD over Flessner Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesStuhr RD
CrossesFlessner Creek
Location3E 3S Doniphan
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates40.7335, -98.3208
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 Stuhr RD over Flessner Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuhr RD over Flessner 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Stuhr RD over Flessner Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Stuhr RD over Flessner Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stuhr RD over Flessner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.