US Bridges

CR 5 - E over Horse Creek

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2.2E 1.7N of Lyman · Structure no. C007910920

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 - E over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 5 - E over Horse Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 46 ft (14 m) long.

CarriesCR 5 - E
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.2E 1.7N of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates41.9395, -103.9872
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 - E over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 - E over Horse 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5 - E over Horse Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CR 5 - E over Horse Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 5 - E over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.