US Bridges

County Highway over Red Willow Creek

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · .5N 3.4E Bayard · Structure no. C006203415

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Red Willow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Red Willow Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRed Willow Creek
Location.5N 3.4E Bayard
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates41.7733, -103.2483
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2038
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 Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Red Willow 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.