US Bridges

County Road 26 over Brown Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 3.5N .6W Arlington · Structure no. C008902605

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 26 over Brown Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesBrown Creek
Location3.5N .6W Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.51, -96.3783
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 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 County Road 26 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 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 County Road 26 over Brown Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 26 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.