US Bridges

Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 8W US34 Adams Cl · Structure no. C004005010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBarrows Road
CrossesFlat Creek Trib
Location8W US34 Adams Cl
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates40.6986, -98.5259
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib 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 Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barrows Road over Flat Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.