US Bridges

County Road 26 over Silver Creek

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · 1.3E 3.6N Clarks · Structure no. C006105105

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 26 over Silver Creek 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.3E 3.6N Clarks
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2717, -97.81
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 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 traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 26 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Silver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 26 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 26 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.