US Bridges

Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 1.2S 1.9W of Center · Structure no. C005404015P

Built
2014
11 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

Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBazile Creek Tributary
Location1.2S 1.9W of Center
RouteCounty Highway 0P40
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5935, -97.9139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary 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 Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary?

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

Who owns Township Road over Bazile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.