US Bridges

Hickory Street over Meskinthine Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · Stanton Hickory @ 12th · Structure no. M2290I2005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Street over Meskinthine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesHickory Street
CrossesMeskinthine Creek
LocationStanton Hickory @ 12th
RouteCity Street 0I20
Coordinates41.95, -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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2003)
Projected traffic546 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Street over Meskinthine Creek built?

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

What condition is Hickory 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 Hickory Street over Meskinthine Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Street over Meskinthine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Street over Meskinthine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.