US Bridges

County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 1.7W Blair · Structure no. C008902435

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesTrib Big Papillion Creek
Location1.7W Blair
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.523, -96.2
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion 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 County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Road 24 over Trib Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.