US Bridges

Bluff Drive over Buck Creek

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Nemaha County, Nebraska · JCT N67/S-64G .6W 1.8N · Structure no. C006400610P

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Drive over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bluff Drive over Buck Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Drive
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationJCT N67/S-64G .6W 1.8N
RouteCounty Highway 3695
CountyNemaha County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4921, -95.7493
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
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 Bluff Drive over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Drive over Buck 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 Bluff Drive over Buck Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bluff Drive over Buck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bluff Drive over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.