US Bridges

HWY 96 over Gracie Creek

Good

Loup County, Nebraska · 0.25 N Cadmus Reservoir · Structure no. S096 00380

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 96 over Gracie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 96 over Gracie Creek in Loup County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

CarriesHWY 96
CrossesGracie Creek
Location0.25 N Cadmus Reservoir
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates41.9254, -99.3204
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic319 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 96 over Gracie Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 96 over Gracie Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does HWY 96 over Gracie Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY 96 over Gracie Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY 96 over Gracie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.