US Bridges

Road M over Crooked Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · .3S 3.7W Cowles · Structure no. C009112810

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road M over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road M over Crooked Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad M
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.3S 3.7W Cowles
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyWebster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.161, -98.529
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road M over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road M over Crooked 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 2022.

How much traffic does Road M over Crooked Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road M over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road M over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.