US Bridges

Olive Road over Hell Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · Harrison Hills Subdiv · Structure no. U138322440

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Road over Hell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Olive Road over Hell Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesOlive Road
CrossesHell Creek
LocationHarrison Hills Subdiv
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1867, -96.0893
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2004)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks25%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Olive Road over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Road over Hell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Road over Hell Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Olive Road over Hell Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Road over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.