US Bridges

6th RD over Silver Creek Trib

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · .5W 2.6N Douglas · Structure no. C006610715

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th RD over Silver Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 6th RD over Silver Creek Trib in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries6th RD
CrossesSilver Creek Trib
Location.5W 2.6N Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6326, -96.4066
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 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 6th RD over Silver Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th RD over Silver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 6th RD over Silver Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 6th RD over Silver Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 6th RD over Silver Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.