US Bridges

County Highway over Stream

Fair

Keith County, Nebraska · .7S 7W of Paxton · Structure no. C005124005P

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Stream in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStream
Location.7S 7W of Paxton
RouteCounty Highway 0P340
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1073, -101.4939
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 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 County Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 County Highway over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.