US Bridges

Road X over Walnut Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 1.4W 4S of Tobias · Structure no. C007604805

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road X over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road X over Walnut Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 51 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad X
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.4W 4S of Tobias
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3647, -97.3667
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2030
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 Road X over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road X over Walnut 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road X over Walnut Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road X over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Road X over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.