US Bridges

Road 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 1.5N 3.5W of Kennard · Structure no. C008902830

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br is a concrete culvert carrying Road 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 28
CrossesPapillion Creek NW Br
Location1.5N 3.5W of Kennard
RouteCounty Highway 7944
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.49478, -96.27265
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br built?

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

What condition is Road 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br 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 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Road 28 over Papillion Creek NW Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.