US Bridges

Road L over Turkey Creek Trib

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 3W 8S Friend · Structure no. C007602407

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road L over Turkey Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road L over Turkey Creek Trib in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad L
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib
Location3W 8S Friend
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.539, -97.3552
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2004)
Projected traffic45 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Road L over Turkey Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road L over Turkey Creek Trib 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Road L over Turkey Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Road L over Turkey Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Road L over Turkey Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.