US Bridges

44th RD over Flood Creek Trib

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 3.8E .9N Otoe · Structure no. C006634540

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th RD over Flood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 44th RD over Flood Creek Trib in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries44th RD
CrossesFlood Creek Trib
Location3.8E .9N Otoe
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates40.7395, -96.0451
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 44th RD over Flood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th RD over Flood Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does 44th RD over Flood Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 44th RD over Flood Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 44th RD over Flood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.