US Bridges

850th Road over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 5.3S 3.4E of Wayne · Structure no. C009003025

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

850th Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 850th Road over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries850th Road
CrossesStream
Location5.3S 3.4E of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates42.1483, -96.9533
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 850th Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 850th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 850th Road over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 850th Road over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 850th Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.