US Bridges

N2 over Mud Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N68 4.6W · Structure no. S002 32283

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N2 over Mud Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,274 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesMud Creek
LocationJCT N2/N68 4.6W
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.0379, -98.993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2018)
Projected traffic3,274 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N2 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.