US Bridges

846th Road over Humbug Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 8E N35 Stanton Cl · Structure no. C009013810

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

846th Road over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 846th Road over Humbug Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries846th Road
CrossesHumbug Creek
Location8E N35 Stanton Cl
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates42.09, -97.1617
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 846th Road over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 846th Road over Humbug 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does 846th Road over Humbug Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 846th Road over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 846th Road over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.