US Bridges

County Highway over N Br Mira Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 8E 4.9N Arcadia · Structure no. C008802710

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Br Mira Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over N Br Mira Creek in Valley 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 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 42 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Br Mira Creek
Location8E 4.9N Arcadia
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates41.4983, -98.9617
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Highway over N Br Mira Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over N Br Mira 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Br Mira Creek carry?

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

How long is County Highway over N Br Mira Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over N Br Mira Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.