US Bridges

County Highway over Coopers Branch

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 1N 2.5W of Table Rock · Structure no. C006713305P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Coopers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Coopers Branch in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 90 years old, older 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 8 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 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCoopers Branch
Location1N 2.5W of Table Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0P33
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.195, -96.1517
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 closed37.3 mi (60 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 Coopers Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Highway over Coopers Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Coopers Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Coopers Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Coopers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.