Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-1718

If the county board decides to provide an access road in accordance with section 39-1716 , the county board shall make and sign an order describing the same and file it with the county clerk, together with its award of damages which order shall be recorded by the clerk, except that the amount assessed as damages to the owner or owners of the real estate shall be paid to the county treasurer before the order providing for the access road is filed.