Keya Paha County Bridge Report Card
Keya Paha County scores 50 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Keya Paha County, Nebraska
Keya Paha County has 23 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.0% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 55 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Keya Paha County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 50/100 (F). The county has 23 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 55 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 | 13.0% | 26.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.3% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 21.7% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,375 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 | 13.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 21.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 55 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Keya Paha County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over Skinner Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1953 |
| Coll 7443 over Wentworth Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| Coll 7443 over Rickman Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1953 |
| N12 over Coon Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 345 | 1949 |
| Meadville Road over Rock Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 65 | 1949 |
| Coll 7443 over Beeman Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 15 | 1972 |
| County Highway over Burton Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5 | 1935 |
| Us183/n12 over East Holt Creek | High traffic | Good | 720 | 1959 |
| N12 over Spring Creek | High traffic | Good | 590 | 1979 |
| N12 over Burton Creek | High traffic | Fair | 590 | 2018 |
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.