US Bridges

Poole Road over Mud Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N68 3W 1.3N · Structure no. C001014925

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poole Road over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poole Road over Mud Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesPoole Road
CrossesMud Creek
LocationJCT N2/N68 3W 1.3N
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0367, -98.97
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poole Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poole Road over Mud 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Poole Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Poole Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Poole Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.