US Bridges

County Highway over Fox Creek

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1.6E 1S Dunbar · Structure no. C006605105

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Fox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Fox Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesFox Creek
Location1.6E 1S Dunbar
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6517, -95.9917
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Fox 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Fox Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Fox Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.