Clay County Bridge Report Card
Clay County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.8% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 505 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clay County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 505 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.8% | 7.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.1% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 36,020 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 505 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clay County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 2455 over W Fk Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1940 |
| James Avenue over School Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1935 |
| River ST over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1973 |
| Township Road over Little Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Big Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| Coll 7596 over Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 75 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Little Sandy Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 60 | 1920 |
| Township Road over Dry Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 60 | 2021 |
| Township Road over School Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 45 | 1916 |
| County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 35 | 1922 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.