US Bridges

W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 3E Malcolm · Structure no. C005512205

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29) is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Mc Kelvie RD
CrossesWest Oak Creek (e 29)
Location3E Malcolm
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates40.9009, -96.8061
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2017)
Projected traffic109 by 2037
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 W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29) carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Mc Kelvie RD over West Oak Creek (e 29)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.