US Bridges

County Highway over Camp Creek

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 2.7E of Stratton · Structure no. C004402810P

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Camp Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.7E of Stratton
RouteCounty Highway 0P28
Coordinates40.1567, -101.16
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic255 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Camp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Camp Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Camp Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.