US Bridges

S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy Creek

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · 3E Staplehurst · Structure no. SS80C00011

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,323 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS80C Staplehurst
CrossesBig Weedy Creek
Location3E Staplehurst
RouteState Highway 0S80C
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.974, -97.1035
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2018)
Projected traffic1,323 by 2038
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S80C Staplehurst over Big Weedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.