US Bridges

Main Street over Verdigre Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · .2N of Verdigre · Structure no. C005403805P

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Verdigre Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Verdigre Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesVerdigre Creek
Location.2N of Verdigre
RouteCounty Highway 0P38
Coordinates42.6056, -98.0342
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 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 traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Main Street over Verdigre Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Verdigre Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Verdigre Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Verdigre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.