US Bridges

24th Street over Walnut Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · Crete 24th @ Main · Structure no. U0620A1005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Street over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 24th Street over Walnut Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries24th Street
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationCrete 24th @ Main
RouteCity Street 0A10
Coordinates40.635, -96.96
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th Street over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th Street 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does 24th Street over Walnut Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 24th Street over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Street over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.