US Bridges

3rd Street over Snake Creek

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · Deshler Third @ Elm · Structure no. M0710B1105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Street over Snake Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesSnake Creek
LocationDeshler Third @ Elm
RouteCity Street 0B11
Coordinates40.1367, -97.725
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic67 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 3rd Street over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Snake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Street over Snake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 3rd Street over Snake Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 3rd Street over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.