US Bridges

18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson Creek

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · .3N 4.4W Elba · Structure no. C004701605

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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Carries18th Ave/Coll 7482
CrossesTrib to Munson Creek
Location.3N 4.4W Elba
RouteCounty Highway 7482
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2933, -98.6583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 18th Ave/Coll 7482 over Trib to Munson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.