US Bridges

Township Road over Little Bazile Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · .4W .4S of Bloomfield · Structure no. C005416715

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Little Bazile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road over Little Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesLittle Bazile Creek
Location.4W .4S of Bloomfield
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates42.5933, -97.6617
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic78 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Little Bazile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Little Bazile 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Township Road over Little Bazile Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Little Bazile Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Little Bazile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.