US Bridges

US30 over Turkey Creek Tributary

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3W Odessa · Structure no. S030 26024

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

About this bridge

US30 over Turkey Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US30 over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,618 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesTurkey Creek Tributary
Location3W Odessa
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7111, -99.3247
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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 Tributary built?

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

What condition is US30 over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 US30 over Turkey Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is US30 over Turkey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Turkey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.