US Bridges

Cameron Road over Prairie Creek

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 5.5N 2W of Wood River · Structure no. C004010915

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron Road over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cameron Road over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCameron Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location5.5N 2W of Wood River
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.905, -98.6465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Cameron Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cameron Road over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cameron Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Cameron Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.