US Bridges

County Highway over Elm Creek

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · 4.7W Atlanta · Structure no. C006904615

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Elm Creek in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesElm Creek
Location4.7W Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates40.3653, -99.5628
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Elm 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Elm Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Elm Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.