US Bridges

HWY 71 over Stream

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · 12 S Kimball · Structure no. S071 00459

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 71 over Stream is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying HWY 71 over Stream in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesHWY 71
CrossesStream
Location12 S Kimball
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates41.0622, -103.6636
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 HWY 71 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 71 over 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does HWY 71 over Stream carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is HWY 71 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns HWY 71 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.