US Bridges

Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · JCT N370/FT Crook RD .1S · Structure no. U0230B4340

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,470
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 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 13,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,470 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFt Crook Road
CrossesBetz Ditch
LocationJCT N370/FT Crook RD .1S
RouteCity Street 5145
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1379, -95.9265
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,470 (2012)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch carry?

About 13,470 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ft Crook Road over Betz Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.