US Bridges

Road M over Skull Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 5S 4.9W of Prague · Structure no. C007803005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road M over Skull Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Road M over Skull 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad M
CrossesSkull Creek
Location5S 4.9W of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2349, -96.9073
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road M over Skull Creek built?

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

What condition is Road M over Skull 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road M over Skull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road M over Skull Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road M over Skull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.