US Bridges

Road Gh over Tekamah Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · JCT US73/N32 .9E · Structure no. C001103815P

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Gh over Tekamah Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road Gh over Tekamah Creek in Burt 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 5 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad Gh
CrossesTekamah Creek
LocationJCT US73/N32 .9E
RouteCounty Highway 3885
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.778, -96.207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2011)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road Gh over Tekamah Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Gh over Tekamah 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Road Gh over Tekamah Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road Gh over Tekamah Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Road Gh over Tekamah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.