US Bridges

County Highway over Car Creek

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 3.5E 1N Dunbar · Structure no. C006615515

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Car Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Car Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCar Creek
Location3.5E 1N Dunbar
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6833, -95.9533
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic33 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 Car Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Car 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 Car Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Car Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Car Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.