US Bridges

County Highway over Beaver Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 18.1N 8.1W Atkinson · Structure no. C004501305P

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Beaver Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location18.1N 8.1W Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0P13
Coordinates42.795, -99.1317
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1997)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 2003, making it 22 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Highway over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.