US Bridges

861st RD over Deer Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1.6S 2.1E of Sholes · Structure no. C009010805

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

861st RD over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying 861st RD over Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries861st RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.6S 2.1E of Sholes
RouteCounty Highway 108
Coordinates42.308, -97.2491
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 861st RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 861st RD over Deer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 861st RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 861st RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 861st RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.