US Bridges

Township Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 4W .9N of Crofton · Structure no. C005407525

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4W .9N of Crofton
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates42.7396, -97.5838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.