US Bridges

RD 22 over Miller Branch

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C007812110

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 22 over Miller Branch is a steel culvert carrying RD 22 over Miller Branch 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRD 22
CrossesMiller Branch
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates41.154, -96.717
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 22 over Miller Branch built?

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

What condition is RD 22 over Miller Branch 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 RD 22 over Miller Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 22 over Miller Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns RD 22 over Miller Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.