US Bridges

County Highway over Lost Branch Trib

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 2.5E .3S Crab Orchard · Structure no. C004911100

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lost Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Lost Branch Trib in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLost Branch Trib
Location2.5E .3S Crab Orchard
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3335, -96.3699
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic33 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed248.5 mi (400 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 County Highway over Lost Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Lost Branch Trib 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 County Highway over Lost Branch Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Lost Branch Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Lost Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.