US Bridges

Township Road over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 3W Blair · Structure no. C008911805P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Big Papillion Creek is a steel culvert carrying Township Road over Big Papillion Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location3W Blair
RouteCounty Highway 0P118
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.56, -96.2183
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Township Road over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over 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 Township Road over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Township Road over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.