US Bridges

Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 7W 9N of Superior · Structure no. C006500935

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 59 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 2900
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location7W 9N of Superior
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.143, -98.1992
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 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 Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Road 2900 over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.