US Bridges

RD 4700 over Thawes Creek Trib

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C006504513

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 4700 over Thawes Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying RD 4700 over Thawes Creek Trib in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 4700
CrossesThawes Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.156, -97.859
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 RD 4700 over Thawes Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 4700 over Thawes 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does RD 4700 over Thawes Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 4700 over Thawes Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns RD 4700 over Thawes Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.