US Bridges

County Highway over Buffalo Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 1W N14 Clay Cl · Structure no. C006510240

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Buffalo Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1W N14 Clay Cl
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.35, -98.0733
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 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 County Highway over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Buffalo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.