US Bridges

RD 32 over Skull Creek Trib

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C007850125

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 32 over Skull Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying RD 32 over Skull Creek Trib in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long.

CarriesRD 32
CrossesSkull Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.4202, -96.9059
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 32 over Skull Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 32 over Skull Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does RD 32 over Skull Creek Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 32 over Skull Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RD 32 over Skull Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.