US Bridges

West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2N 1E of Raymond · Structure no. C005521010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227) is a concrete culvert carrying West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesWest Davey Road
CrossesLittle Salt CR (c 227)
Location2N 1E of Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates40.987, -96.7603
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2012)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227) carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns West Davey Road over Little Salt CR (c 227)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.