US Bridges

60th RD over Prairie Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 1E 7.5N Alda · Structure no. C004012920

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 60th RD over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries60th RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1E 7.5N Alda
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates40.9817, -98.4553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 60th RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th RD over Prairie 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 2023.

How much traffic does 60th RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 60th RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 60th RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.