US Bridges

County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2S .5E of Prague · Structure no. C007802415

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road P
CrossesTrib N Fork Wahoo Creek
Location2S .5E of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.278, -96.805
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road P over Trib N Fork Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.