US Bridges

Pella Road over North Fork Turkey Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · JCT US136/US281 2S .2E · Structure no. C009114210

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pella Road over North Fork Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pella Road over North Fork Turkey Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesPella Road
CrossesNorth Fork Turkey Creek
LocationJCT US136/US281 2S .2E
RouteCounty Highway 1990
Coordinates40.06, -98.518
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Pella Road over North Fork Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pella Road over North Fork Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pella Road over North Fork Turkey Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Pella Road over North Fork Turkey Creek?

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

Who owns Pella Road over North Fork Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.