US Bridges

L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · 1S Paxton · Structure no. SL51C00032

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesL51C Paxton Cnlk
CrossesPlatte River Overflow
Location1S Paxton
RouteState Highway 0L51C
Coordinates41.1131, -101.3564
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 20
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 traffic1,375 (2018)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow?

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

Who owns L51C Paxton Cnlk over Platte River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.