US Bridges

Township Road over Bell Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 1N 3.7E Fontanelle · Structure no. C008902015

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road over Bell Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBell Creek
Location1N 3.7E Fontanelle
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates41.5533, -96.355
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Township Road over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Bell 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 Township Road over Bell Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over Bell Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.