US Bridges

County Highway over Davis Creek

Fair

Polk County, Nebraska · .2E of Osceola · Structure no. C007203015

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Davis Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDavis Creek
Location.2E of Osceola
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyPolk County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1767, -97.5383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic255 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 County Highway over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Davis Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Davis Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Davis Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.