US Bridges

US75 over Mud Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · In Tekamah · Structure no. S075 13377

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US75 over Mud Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,038 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75
CrossesMud Creek
LocationIn Tekamah
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7909, -96.2216
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2018)
Projected traffic3,038 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

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 US75 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US75 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US75 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.