US Bridges

County Highway over Indian Creek

Good

York County, Nebraska · 8.5E 2.4S Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009304305

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 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 2013, so it is 12 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesIndian Creek
Location8.5E 2.4S Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates40.7067, -97.425
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 County Highway over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Indian Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Indian Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.