US Bridges

County Road M over Kezan Creek

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · 1E Garrison · Structure no. C001202510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road M over Kezan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road M over Kezan Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road M
CrossesKezan Creek
Location1E Garrison
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.174, -97.1383
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic81 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 County Road M over Kezan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road M over Kezan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road M over Kezan Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road M over Kezan Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road M over Kezan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.