US Bridges

County Highway over Sampson Branch Creek

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 2.7S Vesta · Structure no. C004901508

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sampson Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Sampson Branch Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 102 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSampson Branch Creek
Location2.7S Vesta
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3132, -96.331
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2034
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 Sampson Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Sampson Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sampson Branch Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Sampson Branch Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Sampson Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.