US Bridges

Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171)

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.7NE of Malcom · Structure no. C005502010

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171) is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171) in Lancaster 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff RD
CrossesWest Oak Creek (e 171)
Location1.7NE of Malcom
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9156, -96.8283
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2017)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
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 Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171) built?

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

What condition is Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171) carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bluff RD over West Oak Creek (e 171)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.