US Bridges

County Highway over Rock Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · .5E 6.1S of Pilger · Structure no. C008403535

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Rock Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesRock Creek
Location.5E 6.1S of Pilger
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.91503, -97.03921
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Rock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Rock Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Rock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns County Highway over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.