US Bridges

County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 5E 6.5S of Stanton · Structure no. C008402730

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesE Fk Maple Creek
Location5E 6.5S of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates41.8517, -97.1167
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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 Highway over E Fk Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over E Fk Maple 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 E Fk Maple Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over E Fk Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.