US Bridges

Irr/County Highway over Hoboe Creek Trib.

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 1.7E 2.5S of Lindy · Structure no. C005406320

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/County Highway over Hoboe Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Irr/County Highway over Hoboe Creek Trib. in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIrr/County Highway
CrossesHoboe Creek Trib.
Location1.7E 2.5S of Lindy
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates42.6911, -97.7018
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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/County Highway over Hoboe Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/County Highway over Hoboe 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/County Highway over Hoboe Creek Trib. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irr/County Highway over Hoboe Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Irr/County Highway over Hoboe Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.