US Bridges

656th Ave over Cottier Creek

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1S and 3E of Barada · Structure no. C007405330

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

656th Ave over Cottier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 656th Ave over Cottier Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries656th Ave
CrossesCottier Creek
Location1S and 3E of Barada
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2027, -95.5214
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 656th Ave over Cottier Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 656th Ave over Cottier 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 656th Ave over Cottier Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 656th Ave over Cottier Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 656th Ave over Cottier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.