US Bridges

County RD O over N Fork Swan Creek Trib

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 10.0S 1.0W of Friend · Structure no. C007603002

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD O over N Fork Swan Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying County RD O over N Fork Swan 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD O
CrossesN Fork Swan Creek Trib
Location10.0S 1.0W of Friend
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.49556, -97.30797
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 County RD O over N Fork Swan Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is County RD O over N Fork Swan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD O over N Fork Swan Creek Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County RD O over N Fork Swan Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County RD O over N Fork Swan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.