US Bridges

US183 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1N Elm Creek · Structure no. S183 05048

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 over Turkey Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 years old, older 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1N Elm Creek
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.729, -99.384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2018)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 US183 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US183 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 US183 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.