US Bridges

3rd Ave over Lost Creek

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 1NE of Columbus · Structure no. C007105305

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Ave over Lost Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,410 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave
CrossesLost Creek
Location1NE of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 6065
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.448, -97.33
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2012)
Projected traffic2,410 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave over Lost 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave over Lost Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is 3rd Ave over Lost Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 3rd Ave over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.