US Bridges

County Highway over Fourmile Creek

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 2S .6E Nebraska City · Structure no. C006616910

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Fourmile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Fourmile Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location2S .6E Nebraska City
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.635, -95.8217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic202 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 County Highway over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Fourmile 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.