US Bridges

4th Street over Little Blue River Trib

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · Hebron 4th @ Holdrege · Structure no. M1170C2510

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Little Blue River Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over Little Blue River Trib in Thayer 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesLittle Blue River Trib
LocationHebron 4th @ Holdrege
RouteCity Street 0C25
Coordinates40.1635, -97.5903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2003)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
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 4th Street over Little Blue River Trib built?

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

What condition is 4th Street 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Little Blue River Trib carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Little Blue River Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Little Blue River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.