Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuffalo County, Nebraska · S Edge of Sweetwater · Structure no. C001034545
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetwater Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.