US Bridges

20th RD over Cow Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 2.5E .2N of Thurston · Structure no. C008701905

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th RD over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20th RD over Cow Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries20th RD
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.5E .2N of Thurston
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates42.1823, -96.64829
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic33 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th RD over Cow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 20th RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 20th RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 20th RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.