US Bridges

Shady Bend Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 4E 2N Doniphan · Structure no. C004004507

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Bend Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Bend Road over Beaver Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesShady Bend Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4E 2N Doniphan
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates40.8089, -98.3019
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 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 Shady Bend Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Bend Road over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Bend Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Shady Bend Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Shady Bend Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.