US Bridges

521st RD over Verdigre Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 1.5S 1.4W of Verdigre · Structure no. C005402505P

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

521st RD over Verdigre Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 521st RD over Verdigre Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2033. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Carries521st RD
CrossesVerdigre Creek
Location1.5S 1.4W of Verdigre
RouteCounty Highway 0P25
Coordinates42.5707, -98.0663
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic32 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 521st RD over Verdigre Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 521st RD over Verdigre Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 521st RD over Verdigre Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 521st RD over Verdigre Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 521st RD over Verdigre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.