US Bridges

RD D over Oak Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 2.0N & 2.2E of Superior · Structure no. C006534420

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2001
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD D over Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying RD D over Oak Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesRD D
CrossesOak Creek
Location2.0N & 2.2E of Superior
RouteCounty Highway 344
Coordinates40.04578, -98.02487
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2001
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.4 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 traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 RD D over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD D over Oak 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 January 2001.

How much traffic does RD D over Oak Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD D over Oak Creek?

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

Who owns RD D over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.