US Bridges

N64 over Wilson Creek

Good

Butler County, Nebraska · 3W Bellwood · Structure no. S064 00346

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,005
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N64 over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N64 over Wilson Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,808 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN64
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3W Bellwood
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates41.3369, -97.3017
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (2018)
Projected traffic4,808 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N64 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N64 over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does N64 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 3,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N64 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N64 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.