US Bridges

460th ST over Looking Glass Creek

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · .5S 4.2W of Lindsay · Structure no. C007101005

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

460th ST over Looking Glass Creek is a steel culvert carrying 460th ST over Looking Glass Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries460th ST
CrossesLooking Glass Creek
Location.5S 4.2W of Lindsay
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6849, -97.7792
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 460th ST over Looking Glass Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 460th ST over Looking Glass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 460th ST over Looking Glass Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 460th ST over Looking Glass Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 460th ST over Looking Glass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.