US Bridges

S71F Cornlea Spur over Stream

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · 1N Cornlea · Structure no. SS71F00085

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S71F Cornlea Spur over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying S71F Cornlea Spur over Stream in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS71F Cornlea Spur
CrossesStream
Location1N Cornlea
RouteState Highway 0S71F
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6878, -97.5617
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic299 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 S71F Cornlea Spur over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S71F Cornlea 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 S71F Cornlea Spur over Stream carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S71F Cornlea Spur over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S71F Cornlea Spur over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.