US Bridges

River RD over Little Blue River Trib

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · Ejct US81/US136 1N 1.2E · Structure no. C008512810

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Little Blue River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Little Blue River Trib in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesLittle Blue River Trib
LocationEjct US81/US136 1N 1.2E
RouteCounty Highway 7666
Coordinates40.1622, -97.5543
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Little Blue River Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Little Blue River Trib 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does River RD over Little Blue River Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is River RD over Little Blue River Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns River RD over Little Blue River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.