US Bridges

County RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 2S 1W of Belgrade · Structure no. C006301405

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River in Nance 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 490th ST
CrossesTrib. of Cedar River
Location2S 1W of Belgrade
RouteCounty Highway 7633
CountyNance County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4378, -98.0867
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River built?

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

What condition is County RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River 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 2021.

How much traffic does County RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is County RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 490th ST over Trib. of Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.