US Bridges

Mill ST over Turkey Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · NE Edge of Elm Creek · Structure no. C001000710

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mill ST over Turkey Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesMill ST
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationNE Edge of Elm Creek
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7245, -99.37
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Mill ST over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mill ST over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Turkey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mill ST over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.