US Bridges

Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76)

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · 5.5N of Waverly · Structure no. C005520845

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Creek RD
CrossesRock Creek (a 76)
Location5.5N of Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0014, -96.5309
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76) carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76)?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek RD over Rock Creek (a 76)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.