US Bridges

Church Street over Turkey Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Elm Creek Church @ Oak · Structure no. M083000505P

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Church Street over Turkey Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Street
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationElm Creek Church @ Oak
RouteCity Street 0P5
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.725, -99.375
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Church Street over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Church Street over Turkey Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Church Street over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.