US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox Creek

Fair

Richardson County, Nebraska · 3.8 Km. N. of Tribal Hq · Structure no. 00000000000B316

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 809
CrossesFox Creek
Location3.8 Km. N. of Tribal Hq
RouteFederal Lands Road 809
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.02285, -95.36835
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 809 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.