US Bridges

IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 8W Pender · Structure no. S016 01962

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR/N16
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location8W Pender
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.1196, -96.8444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2018)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2038
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR/N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.