US Bridges

Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1st & Walnut in Syracuse · Structure no. C006612920P

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut ST
CrossesLittle Nemaha Tributary
Location1st & Walnut in Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway ddddd
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.70404, -96.19735
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating100.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic85 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 Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Walnut ST over Little Nemaha Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.