US Bridges

150th Ave over Horse Creek

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 11W 1N of Fullerton · Structure no. C006301105

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th Ave over Horse Creek is a steel culvert carrying 150th Ave over Horse Creek in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries150th Ave
CrossesHorse Creek
Location11W 1N of Fullerton
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyNance County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3814, -98.1928
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 150th Ave over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th Ave over Horse 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 150th Ave over Horse Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 150th Ave over Horse Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns 150th Ave over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.