US Bridges

Earth Drive over Stream

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 63 Ft Lt R.P. 078+12 · Structure no. S014 07812A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earth Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Earth Drive over Stream in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesEarth Drive
CrossesStream
Location63 Ft Lt R.P. 078+12
Coordinates41.0666, -98.0008
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic14 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Earth Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earth Drive over Stream 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Earth Drive over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Earth Drive over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Earth Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.