US Bridges

Douglas Street over Meskinthine Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · Stanton Douglas @ 12th · Structure no. M2290A2205

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Street over Meskinthine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Douglas Street over Meskinthine Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesDouglas Street
CrossesMeskinthine Creek
LocationStanton Douglas @ 12th
RouteCity Street 0A22
Coordinates41.945, -97.2267
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Douglas Street over Meskinthine Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Street over Meskinthine 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Douglas Street over Meskinthine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Street over Meskinthine Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Street over Meskinthine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.