US Bridges

County Road D over Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.2N 1.1W Valparaiso · Structure no. C007804805

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road D over Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road D over Oak Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road D
CrossesOak Creek
Location1.2N 1.1W Valparaiso
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.104, -96.8526
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2003)
Projected traffic110 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 County Road D over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road D over Oak 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 D over Oak Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road D over Oak Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road D over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.