US Bridges

R-50B 30 2100 over Stream

Fair

Kearney County, Nebraska · JCT N44/L-50A 4E .6N · Structure no. C005012115

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-50B 30 2100 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying R-50B 30 2100 over Stream in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesR-50B 30 2100
CrossesStream
LocationJCT N44/L-50A 4E .6N
RouteCounty Highway 0R50B
CountyKearney County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6333, -98.9883
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 R-50B 30 2100 over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-50B 30 2100 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does R-50B 30 2100 over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is R-50B 30 2100 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns R-50B 30 2100 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.