US Bridges

County Highway over Lee Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · .5N 2.2W Arcadia · Structure no. C008804405

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lee Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Lee Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLee Creek
Location.5N 2.2W Arcadia
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates41.4383, -99.1767
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic85 (2003)
Projected traffic144 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Lee 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 Lee Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Lee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Highway over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.