US Bridges

County Highway over Taylor Creek

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 2N 5.5W of Madison · Structure no. C005912910

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Taylor Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Taylor Creek in Madison 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location2N 5.5W of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates41.8667, -97.5617
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 County Highway over Taylor Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Taylor 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Taylor Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.