US Bridges

Road S over Duck Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · .5N 2.5E of Prague · Structure no. C007801825

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road S over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road S over Duck Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad S
CrossesDuck Creek
Location.5N 2.5E of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3217, -96.7552
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road S over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road S over Duck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road S over Duck Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road S over Duck Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road S over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.