US Bridges

County Highway over North Table Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · .5NW Nebraska City · Structure no. C006616105P

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over North Table Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over North Table Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesNorth Table Creek
Location.5NW Nebraska City
RouteCounty Highway 0P161
Coordinates40.6917, -95.885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2003)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over North Table Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over North Table Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over North Table Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over North Table Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over North Table Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.