US Bridges

22nd Street over Walnut Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · Crete 22nd @ Ivy · Structure no. U0620C1005

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd Street over Walnut Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationCrete 22nd @ Ivy
RouteCity Street 0C10
Coordinates40.6334, -96.9577
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic435 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 22nd Street over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd 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 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Walnut Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.