US Bridges

S71C Creston Spur over Stream

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · 0N Creston · Structure no. SS71C00006

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S71C Creston Spur over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S71C Creston Spur over Stream in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS71C Creston Spur
CrossesStream
Location0N Creston
RouteState Highway 0S71C
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7133, -97.3682
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic565 (2018)
Projected traffic763 by 2038
Trucks10%
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

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 S71C Creston Spur over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S71C Creston Spur over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S71C Creston Spur over Stream carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S71C Creston Spur over Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S71C Creston Spur over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.