US Bridges

Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 2S of Walthill · Structure no. C008712430

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek in Thurston 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesIrr/County Highway
CrossesSouth Omaha Creek
Location2S of Walthill
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates42.1183, -96.49
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 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 Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek built?

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

What condition is Irr/County Highway over South Omaha 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/County Highway over South Omaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.