US Bridges

Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2S of Branched Oak Lake · Structure no. C005501805

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly RD/COL7826
CrossesWest Oak Creek (e 156)
Location2S of Branched Oak Lake
RouteCounty Highway 7826
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9303, -96.8546
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2016)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156) carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156)?

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

Who owns Waverly RD/COL7826 over West Oak Creek (e 156)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.