US Bridges

Valley Street over Davis Creek

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · Osceola Valley @ Lost · Structure no. M1860H2905

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Street over Davis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesValley Street
CrossesDavis Creek
LocationOsceola Valley @ Lost
RouteCity Street 0H29
Coordinates41.1821, -97.5437
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic135 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 Valley Street over Davis Creek built?

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

What condition is Valley 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 Valley Street over Davis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley Street over Davis Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Street over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.