US Bridges

US183 over Sacramento Creek

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · 0N Holdrege · Structure no. S183 03165

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Sacramento Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US183 over Sacramento Creek in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,935 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,416 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesSacramento Creek
Location0N Holdrege
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates40.4563, -99.3792
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,935 (2018)
Projected traffic6,416 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US183 over Sacramento Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Sacramento 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US183 over Sacramento Creek carry?

About 4,935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Sacramento Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US183 over Sacramento Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.