US Bridges

County Highway over Silver Creek

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · 2.5W .7N Central City · Structure no. C006103810

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Silver Creek in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSilver Creek
Location2.5W .7N Central City
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates41.1333, -98.06
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Silver 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Silver Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Silver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns County Highway over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.