US Bridges

County Highway over N Fk Wahoo Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.3S 3W of Malmo · Structure no. C007811540

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Fk Wahoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over N Fk Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Fk Wahoo Creek
Location1.3S 3W of Malmo
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.24415, -96.77486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 County Highway over N Fk Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is County Highway over N Fk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Fk Wahoo Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over N Fk Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over N Fk Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.