US Bridges

County Highway over Pratts Branch

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · .5SE of Sterling · Structure no. C004931120

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Pratts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Pratts Branch in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesPratts Branch
Location.5SE of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4517, -96.3683
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 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 Pratts Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Pratts Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Pratts Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Pratts Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Pratts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.