US Bridges

County Highway over Indian Creek

Good

York County, Nebraska · 5.5E 2.8S Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009303705

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Indian Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.5E 2.8S Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates40.7008, -97.4829
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Indian Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.