US Bridges

Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek

Fair

Kimball County, Nebraska · 1N Kimball · Structure no. S071 01743

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesCnty Highway
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location1N Kimball
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.2482, -103.663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2010)
Projected traffic2,483 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty Highway over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.