US Bridges

Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · .5N of Elm Creek · Structure no. C001000520

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.5N of Elm Creek
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7357, -99.389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek RD over Turkey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.