US Bridges

Private Drive over Ditch

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · .1W Brule · Structure no. S030 11675R

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Private Drive over Ditch in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesDitch
Location.1W Brule
RouteCounty Highway 0P17
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.091, -101.8946
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic28 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Private Drive over Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Drive over 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Private Drive over Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Private Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Private Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.