US Bridges

Road 24 over Spring Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2.5N 3E of Prague · Structure no. C007811755

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 24 over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 24 over Spring Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 24
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.5N 3E of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.352, -96.756
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 24 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 24 over Spring 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Road 24 over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 24 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Road 24 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.