US Bridges

S49A Cook Spur over Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Nebraska · Wcl Cook · Structure no. SS49A00076

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S49A Cook Spur over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S49A Cook Spur over Stream in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS49A Cook Spur
CrossesStream
LocationWcl Cook
RouteState Highway 0S49A
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5092, -96.1655
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S49A Cook Spur over Stream built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is S49A Cook Spur over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S49A Cook Spur over Stream carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S49A Cook Spur over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns S49A Cook Spur over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.