US Bridges

Imperial Road over Mud Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1SE of Sweetwater · Structure no. C001044715

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
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

Imperial Road over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Imperial Road over Mud Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 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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CarriesImperial Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1SE of Sweetwater
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.04, -98.9883
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 Imperial Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Imperial Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Imperial Road over Mud Creek?

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

Who owns Imperial Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.