US Bridges

County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · .5W 7.2N Syracuse · Structure no. C006612935

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Fk Little Nemaha River
Location.5W 7.2N Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.77186, -96.19746
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River 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 County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over N Fk Little Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.