US Bridges

County RD 470 Ave over Turtle Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 6W 1.5N Ord · Structure no. C008801705

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 470 Ave over Turtle Creek is a concrete slab carrying County RD 470 Ave over Turtle Creek in Valley 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty RD 470 Ave
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location6W 1.5N Ord
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates41.6353, -99.0583
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 County RD 470 Ave over Turtle Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 470 Ave over Turtle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 470 Ave over Turtle Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 470 Ave over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 470 Ave over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.