US Bridges

846th Road over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2E N15 Cuming Cl · Structure no. C009013825

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

846th Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 846th Road over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries846th Road
CrossesStream
Location2E N15 Cuming Cl
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.09, -96.9833
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic56 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 846th Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 846th 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 846th Road over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 846th Road over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns 846th Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.