US Bridges

W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 4S Raymond · Structure no. C005512215

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224) is a steel truss - thru carrying W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 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 6 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mc Kelvie RD
CrossesOak Creek (f 224)
Location4S Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9009, -96.7673
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2015)
Projected traffic155 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224) carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224)?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Mc Kelvie RD over Oak Creek (f 224)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.