US Bridges

804 Road over South Branch Mira Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 2.5W 1S of North Loup · Structure no. C008823810

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

804 Road over South Branch Mira Creek is a steel culvert carrying 804 Road over South Branch 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries804 Road
CrossesSouth Branch Mira Creek
Location2.5W 1S of North Loup
RouteCounty Highway 238
Coordinates41.4811, -98.8216
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 inspectionJune 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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic58 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 804 Road over South Branch Mira Creek built?

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

What condition is 804 Road over South Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 804 Road over South Branch Mira Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 804 Road over South Branch Mira Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 804 Road over South Branch Mira Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.