US Bridges

839th RD over Deer Creek

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N45 4.3S 6.8E · Structure no. C005901615

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

839th RD over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 839th RD over Deer Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries839th RD
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationJCT US275/N45 4.3S 6.8E
RouteCounty Highway 2820
Coordinates41.989, -97.7038
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
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 839th RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 839th RD over Deer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 839th RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 839th RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 839th RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.