US Bridges

Central Street over Davis Creek

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · Osceola Central @ Water · Structure no. M186003013

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Street over Davis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Central Street over Davis Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCentral Street
CrossesDavis Creek
LocationOsceola Central @ Water
RouteCity Street 30
Coordinates41.1774, -97.5526
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic337 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Central Street over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Street over Davis 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 2022.

How much traffic does Central Street over Davis Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Central Street over Davis Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Central Street over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.