US Bridges

Center Drive over Corporation Gulch

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · In Norfolk · Structure no. U1755J1010

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Drive over Corporation Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Center Drive over Corporation Gulch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Drive
CrossesCorporation Gulch
LocationIn Norfolk
RouteCity Street 0J10
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0217, -97.4283
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Center Drive over Corporation Gulch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Drive over Corporation Gulch 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 Center Drive over Corporation Gulch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Center Drive over Corporation Gulch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Center Drive over Corporation Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.