US Bridges

Road 4000 over Elk Creek Trib

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 4E 1.5N Nelson · Structure no. C006513123

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 4000 over Elk Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road 4000 over Elk Creek Trib in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad 4000
CrossesElk Creek Trib
Location4E 1.5N Nelson
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates40.2281, -97.992
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 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 traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 4000 over Elk Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 4000 over Elk 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 2022.

How much traffic does Road 4000 over Elk Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 4000 over Elk Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Road 4000 over Elk Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.