US Bridges

Township Road 19 over Miller Branch Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.2S 2W of Wahoo · Structure no. C007802710

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 19 over Miller Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Township Road 19 over Miller Branch 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 19
CrossesMiller Branch Creek
Location1.2S 2W of Wahoo
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1827, -96.6606
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic58 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 Township Road 19 over Miller Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Township Road 19 over Miller Branch 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 Township Road 19 over Miller Branch Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road 19 over Miller Branch Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 19 over Miller Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.