US Bridges

RD 26 over Rock Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.5E of Touhy · Structure no. C007811305

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 26 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 26 over Rock Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRD 26
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.5E of Touhy
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates41.1354, -96.7937
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 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 RD 26 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 26 over Rock 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does RD 26 over Rock Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 26 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns RD 26 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.