US Bridges

B RD over Hooper Creek Trib

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Otoe County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N43 3.1 S · Structure no. C006600410

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B RD over Hooper Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying B RD over Hooper Creek Trib in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesB RD
CrossesHooper Creek Trib
LocationJCT US34/N43 3.1 S
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7694, -96.4233
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B RD over Hooper Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is B RD over Hooper 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does B RD over Hooper Creek Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is B RD over Hooper Creek Trib?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns B RD over Hooper Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.