US Bridges

Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · 2.9W 2.2N of Bloomfield · Structure no. C005403425P

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIrr/Township Road
CrossesLittle Bazile Creek Trib
Location2.9W 2.2N of Bloomfield
RouteCounty Highway 0P34
Coordinates42.6302, -97.7099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib 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 Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Township Road over Little Bazile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.