US Bridges

Flume Road over N Br Turtle Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 5W of Elyria · Structure no. C008831135

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flume Road over N Br Turtle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Flume Road over N Br Turtle Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFlume Road
CrossesN Br Turtle Creek
Location5W of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 7488
CountyValley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6858, -99.115
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic45 (1998)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Flume Road over N Br Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flume Road over N Br Turtle 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 2021.

How much traffic does Flume Road over N Br Turtle Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Flume Road over N Br Turtle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Flume Road over N Br Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.