US Bridges

Township Road over Verdigris Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · 5.5W N14/KNOX Co. Line · Structure no. C005401705P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Verdigris Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road over Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2033. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesVerdigris Creek
Location5.5W N14/KNOX Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0P17
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4382, -98.1391
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic13 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Township Road over Verdigris 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Verdigris Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.