US Bridges

Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek

FairPosted for load

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 10.7S of Morrill · Structure no. C007902805P

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

Location

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CarriesRobidioux RD-8
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location10.7S of Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 7114
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8067, -103.915
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Robidioux RD-8 over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.