US Bridges

County Highway over Red Willow Creek

Good

Hayes County, Nebraska · 12E 6.5S of Hayes Center · Structure no. C004334015P

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Red Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Red Willow Creek in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRed Willow Creek
Location12E 6.5S of Hayes Center
RouteCounty Highway 0P340
CountyHayes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4147, -100.7938
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Red Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.