US Bridges

County Road 804th over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 3.5N 1.7W Arcadia · Structure no. C008803805

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 804th over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 804th over Cottonwood Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 804th
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.5N 1.7W Arcadia
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyValley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.481, -99.1671
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Road 804th over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 804th over Cottonwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 804th over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 804th over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Road 804th over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.