US Bridges

Barrows Road over Flat Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 5W US281 Adams Cl · Structure no. C004005015

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrows Road over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barrows Road over Flat Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrows Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location5W US281 Adams Cl
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6986, -98.4799
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 Barrows Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrows 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 2022.

How much traffic does Barrows Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Barrows Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barrows Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.