US Bridges

Road 20 over Brown Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 1N 1.2E Fontanelle · Structure no. C008902010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 20 over Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 20 over Brown Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 20
CrossesBrown Creek
Location1N 1.2E Fontanelle
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.55308, -96.40348
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 20 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 20 over Brown 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Road 20 over Brown Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 20 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Road 20 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.