US Bridges

County RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1.0S & 2.5W of Malmo · Structure no. C007812822

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2001
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying County RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD N
CrossesWahoo Creek Tributary
Location1.0S & 2.5W of Malmo
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.24918, -96.76589
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2001
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary 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 January 2001.

How much traffic does County RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns County RD N over Wahoo Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.