US Bridges

857th Road over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1.5S 2.9W of Carroll · Structure no. C009001605

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

857th Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 857th Road over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries857th Road
CrossesStream
Location1.5S 2.9W of Carroll
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.25008, -97.25061
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 857th Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 857th Road over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 857th Road over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 857th Road over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 857th Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.