US Bridges

P Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · 1S .8W Archer · Structure no. C006103605

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Road over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying P Road over Prairie Creek in Merrick 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesP Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1S .8W Archer
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1478, -98.1534
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 2035
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 P Road over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is P Road over Prairie 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 P Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is P Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns P Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.