US Bridges

477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 2.5W 1.3S Amelia · Structure no. C004513105

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk is a steel culvert carrying 477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries477th Ave
CrossesElkhorn River So Fk
Location2.5W 1.3S Amelia
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2158, -98.9434
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk 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 2022.

How much traffic does 477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 477th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.