US Bridges

I RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1S 3E of Unadilla · Structure no. C006631830

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying I RD over Wolf Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesI RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1S 3E of Unadilla
RouteCounty Highway 3682
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6679, -96.2173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2011)
Projected traffic625 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I RD over Wolf 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 I RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is I RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.