US Bridges

853rd Road over Coon Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2.3S 2.5E of Wayne · Structure no. C009012420

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

853rd Road over Coon Creek is a steel culvert carrying 853rd Road over Coon Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries853rd Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.3S 2.5E of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1917, -96.97
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 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 853rd Road over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 853rd Road over Coon 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 853rd Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 853rd Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 853rd Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.