US Bridges

County Highway over N Br Mira Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 9E 5.8N Arcadia · Structure no. C008802910

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
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 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 45 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Br Mira Creek
Location9E 5.8N Arcadia
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates41.515, -98.9433
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 County Highway over N Br Mira Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 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 2024.

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

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

How long is County Highway over N Br Mira Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns County Highway over N Br Mira Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.