US Bridges

County Highway over Brawners Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Nebraska · Sale Barn Access Road · Structure no. C004805294P

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Brawners Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Brawners Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,031 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBrawners Creek
LocationSale Barn Access Road
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1249, -97.1662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2010)
Projected traffic3,031 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Brawners Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is County Highway over Brawners Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Brawners Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Brawners Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Brawners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.