US Bridges

Road R over Willow Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · 3.0N 1.9E of Cowles · Structure no. C009122025

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road R over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road R over Willow Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad R
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.0N 1.9E of Cowles
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyWebster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2198, -98.4081
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Road R over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road R over Willow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road R over Willow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road R over Willow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road R over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.