US Bridges

Road 1400 over Spring Creek Trib

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 4.9S of Dorchester · Structure no. C007602722

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 1400 over Spring Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road 1400 over Spring Creek Trib in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad 1400
CrossesSpring Creek Trib
Location4.9S of Dorchester
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates40.5764, -97.123
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating91.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2003)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
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 1400 over Spring Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 1400 over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Road 1400 over Spring Creek Trib carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 1400 over Spring Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Road 1400 over Spring Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.