US Bridges

County Highway over Big Indian Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 2N .1 W Harbine · Structure no. C004832030

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Big Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Big Indian Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location2N .1 W Harbine
RouteCounty Highway 320
Coordinates40.2191, -96.9749
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Big Indian 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 County Highway over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns County Highway over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.