N68 over Mud Creek
FairBuffalo County, Nebraska · Scl Ravenna · Structure no. S068 00017
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,695
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N68 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N68 over Mud Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,638 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N68 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is N68 over Mud 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 2021.
How much traffic does N68 over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is N68 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N68 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.