US Bridges

Road 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · .3S 4W of Malmo · Structure no. C007811330

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 26
CrossesWahoo Creek N Fk
Location.3S 4W of Malmo
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2594, -96.7939
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk built?

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

What condition is Road 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk 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 Road 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 26 over Wahoo Creek N Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.