US Bridges

County Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 1.6E .9S Aurora · Structure no. C004123505

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.6E .9S Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates40.8441, -97.9593
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic63 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 County Highway over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Beaver 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.