US Bridges

W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181)

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2S of Raymond · Structure no. C005501810

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2036. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Waverly RD
CrossesOak Creek (f 181)
Location2S of Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates40.9302, -96.7743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2017)
Projected traffic287 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181) carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181)?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Waverly RD over Oak Creek (f 181)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.