US Bridges

US75 over Tekamah Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · In Tekamah · Structure no. S075 13280

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,445
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Tekamah Creek is a concrete frame carrying US75 over Tekamah Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 6,445 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,668 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75
CrossesTekamah Creek
LocationIn Tekamah
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7767, -96.2212
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,445 (2018)
Projected traffic9,668 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US75 over Tekamah Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US75 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US75 over Tekamah Creek carry?

About 6,445 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Tekamah Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over Tekamah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.