US Bridges

N103 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Saline County, Nebraska · 1NE Crete · Structure no. S103 04630

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N103 over Walnut Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,445 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN103
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1NE Crete
RouteState Highway 103
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6472, -96.9328
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2018)
Projected traffic5,445 by 2038
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N103 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N103 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N103 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N103 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns N103 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.