US Bridges

US6/US34 over Cottonwood Creek

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Adams County, Nebraska · 15W Hastings · Structure no. S006 19604

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US6/US34 over Cottonwood Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,348 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location15W Hastings
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5677, -98.6946
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2018)
Projected traffic3,348 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US6/US34 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6/US34 over Cottonwood 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.