US Bridges

31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · 1W 9.75N of Minden · Structure no. C005012320

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries31st Road
CrossesCrooked CR Drng Ditch
Location1W 9.75N of Minden
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyKearney County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6507, -98.9704
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic210 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 31st Road over Crooked CR Drng Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.