County Highway over Clear Creek
GoodPosted for loadPolk County, Nebraska · 10.2N 1W of Shelby · Structure no. C007204110
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Clear Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Clear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Clear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Clear Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.