US Bridges

County Road 3 over Horse Creek

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1NE of Lyman · Structure no. C007920515

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 3 over Horse Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1NE of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates41.9283, -104.025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Horse Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.