US Bridges

N Road over Davis Creek

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · 1W Osciola · Structure no. S081 08490R

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Road over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Road over Davis Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN Road
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1W Osciola
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates41.1773, -97.56044
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic67 by 2033
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N Road over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Road over Davis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is N Road over Davis Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Road over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.