US Bridges

County Highway over Happy Hollow Stream

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · 1E of Ogallala · Structure no. C005124010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Happy Hollow Stream is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Happy Hollow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesHappy Hollow Stream
Location1E of Ogallala
RouteCounty Highway 0P240
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1189, -101.6918
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic115 (2003)
Projected traffic195 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Happy Hollow Stream built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Happy Hollow Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Happy Hollow Stream carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Happy Hollow Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Happy Hollow Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.