US Bridges

County Road 12 over Wahoo Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1S 1E of Ithaca · Structure no. C007804115

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Wahoo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 12 over Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesWahoo Creek
Location1S 1E of Ithaca
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.14, -96.5217
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 12 over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County Road 12 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 12 over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.