US Bridges

Township Road over S Br Verdigris Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 7W N14 Antelope Cl · Structure no. C005416205

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over S Br Verdigris Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road over S Br Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesS Br Verdigris Creek
Location7W N14 Antelope Cl
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4372, -98.1544
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic19 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over S Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over S Br Verdigris 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over S Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over S Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over S Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.