US Bridges

County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3S 3.5E Doniphan · Structure no. C004024610

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesW Fork Big Blue Riv
Location3S 3.5E Doniphan
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates40.7273, -98.3118
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over W Fork Big Blue Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.