US Bridges

Township Road over Sand Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1S 1.3E of Wahoo · Structure no. C007813660

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying Township Road over Sand Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location1S 1.3E of Wahoo
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1917, -96.5967
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Township Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Sand 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Township Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Township Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.