US Bridges

Township Road over Little Bell Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 1N 4.9E Fontanelle · Structure no. C008902020

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Little Bell Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Little Bell Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesLittle Bell Creek
Location1N 4.9E Fontanelle
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5533, -96.33
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Little Bell Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Little Bell Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Little Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.