US Bridges

County Highway over Big Weedy Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 3W 1N of Bee · Structure no. C008010615

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Big Weedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Big Weedy Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBig Weedy Creek
Location3W 1N of Bee
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates41.0183, -97.125
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Big Weedy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Big Weedy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Big Weedy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Big Weedy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Big Weedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.