US Bridges

US30 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2E Elm Creek · Structure no. S030 25933

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US30 over Turkey Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,618 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2E Elm Creek
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7133, -99.3416
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2018)
Projected traffic4,618 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US30 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.