US Bridges

831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 2.5N 1W of Madison · Structure no. C005913210

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries831st RD
CrossesNorth Taylor Creek Trib
Location2.5N 1W of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates41.873, -97.4735
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2030
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does 831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 831st RD over North Taylor Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.