US Bridges

Road I over Wahoo Creek Trib

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3.0N of Touhy · Structure no. C007803810

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road I over Wahoo Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road I over Wahoo Creek Trib 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad I
CrossesWahoo Creek Trib
Location3.0N of Touhy
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.17676, -96.83013
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 I over Wahoo Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Road I over Wahoo Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Road I over Wahoo Creek Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road I over Wahoo Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Road I over Wahoo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.