US Bridges

County Road 3 over Warm Slough

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · 4W 2.2S Chapman · Structure no. C006100505

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Warm Slough is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3 over Warm Slough in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesWarm Slough
Location4W 2.2S Chapman
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.985, -98.2433
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Warm Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Warm Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Warm Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 3 over Warm Slough?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns County Road 3 over Warm Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.