US Bridges

K Road over Clear Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · 4W 7N of Osceola · Structure no. C007202115

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Road over Clear Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying K Road over Clear Creek Trib in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesK Road
CrossesClear Creek Trib
Location4W 7N of Osceola
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates41.2766, -97.6366
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K Road over Clear Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Road over Clear Creek Trib 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does K Road over Clear Creek Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is K Road over Clear Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns K Road over Clear Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.