Holt County Bridge Report Card
Holt County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Holt County, Nebraska
Holt County has 242 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,355 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Holt County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 242 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,355 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 | 1.7% | 3.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.4% of measured traffic | 3.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.7% | 3.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 75,660 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,355 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Holt County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Township Road over Blackbird Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| Township Road over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1935 |
| Us20/us275 over Elkhorn River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,315 | 1937 |
| Township Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| L45b Us20 To Us275 over Elkhorn River Overflow | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 390 | 1982 |
| Township Road over Steele Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10 | 1935 |
| Us20/us275 over Dry Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,315 | 1937 |
| Us20/us275 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 3,315 | 1968 |
| Us20 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 3,075 | 1935 |
| Us20/us275 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 2,665 | 1996 |
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.