US Bridges

County Highway over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 2E N31 Douglas Cl · Structure no. C008914220

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Big Papillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Big Papillion Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location2E N31 Douglas Cl
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3933, -96.1933
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2003)
Projected traffic212 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Highway over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.