US Bridges

204th ST over Buffalo Creeek

Poor

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 1.8S Gretna · Structure no. C007711115

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

204th ST over Buffalo Creeek is a steel culvert carrying 204th ST over Buffalo Creeek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries204th ST
CrossesBuffalo Creeek
Location1.8S Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1089, -96.2342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2003)
Projected traffic221 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 204th ST over Buffalo Creeek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 204th ST over Buffalo Creeek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 204th ST over Buffalo Creeek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 204th ST over Buffalo Creeek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns 204th ST over Buffalo Creeek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.