US Bridges

Township Road over Butter Flat Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 3.5E 1N Washington · Structure no. C008903105

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Butter Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Township Road over Butter Flat Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesButter Flat Creek
Location3.5E 1N Washington
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates41.4133, -96.155
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 2024
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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 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 Township Road over Butter Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Butter Flat 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 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Butter Flat Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Butter Flat Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Butter Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.