US Bridges

Irr/Township Road over Bingham Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · .3E 4.7S of Niobrara · Structure no. C005423115

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Township Road over Bingham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irr/Township Road over Bingham Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/Township Road
CrossesBingham Creek
Location.3E 4.7S of Niobrara
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6867, -98.0117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1997)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 Irr/Township Road over Bingham Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Township Road over Bingham 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Irr/Township Road over Bingham Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Irr/Township Road over Bingham Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Township Road over Bingham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.