US Bridges

County Road L over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.5W of Wahoo · Structure no. C007803225

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road L over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road L over Cottonwood Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road L
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.5W of Wahoo
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2199, -96.661
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2003)
Projected traffic127 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 County Road L over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road L over Cottonwood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road L over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road L over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road L over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.